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The Battle for Run Flats ainly fitted to some models of ownership as the vehicle ages average annual miles inevitably Mini, BMW, Mercedes & Audi coincides with cost saving. Despite decreased. There will always be Mrun flat tyres provide extra security to this the panelmarket remained highly drivers that demand the additional drivers alongside increased boot Premium (6 main brands) despite benefits run flat can bring but the space and a lighter vehicle but losing 3% pts to budget; it’s perhaps question is are they prepared to pay inevitably this comes at a cost. surprising that mid-range didn’t pick for it, and if so, how much? up any of this decline but the budget Run flats were one of the key price looks to be a key pulling point. growth areas in 2018 with an 8% unit uplift and over a double digit (+12%) Some good news for wholesalers gain in value, however, things came and retailers is that the number of to an abrupt halt in 2019. Both key dimensions appears to be facts took a hit shrinking the overall consolidating, the top 5 best sellers panelmarket by 3% in units and 7% now account for 36% (+2% pts on in value, units held firmer in larger last year). This increase has mainly rims as you would perhaps expect been led by the 225/45/17 but we with these car manufacturers, but also see a new entrant with the value suffered a similar fate. 225/40/19.
4x4/SUV lost further ground (-1% 2020 looks another battle that run pt) to passenger car, with one of the flats will have to face as the key reasons being the change of economy becomes squeezed and
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GFK Update 4 July 2020 Saving Jobs Reducing Emissions 6-7 Features TyreSafe Advice 8 Triangle in Top Ten Brands 9 TYRE WHOLESALE TYRE DISPOSAL / TRA-’Dead-End’ Stockpiling 10 Ready for the Road ? Page 8 RECYCLING Hankook’s New 4x4 Tyre 13 BATTERIES Michelin New Agilis 3 Tyre 14
Maxxis T Razr Design Award 15 Website Advertising Risk of Unroadworthy Vehicles 20 Opportunities Pirelli’s New Cinturato P7 Tyre 22 Vintage Tyre Feature 24-30 Risk of ‘Dead-End’ Stock Piling Page 10 Promote Your Run Flat Tyres Feature 31-37 Company We continue to publish Industry Training 38-44 Tyre Trade News Magazine monthly www.tyretradenews.co.uk during the Coronavirus Pandemic, People in the News 45-46 Tel: +44 as well as keeping Motorsport 47-49 (0) 1296 655 833 www.tyretradenews.co.uk email: up to date with all the breaking Classified Advertisers 50 [email protected] news, features and more. TRA Members 51
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NEWS To support the sector in delivering on the digital and low-carbon IndustriAllSaving Europe, Jobs Ceemet, -ACEA, Reducing CLEPA, CECRA andEmissions ETRMA transitions, we request that the European Commission takes the call for an ambitious recovery plan for the automotive sector following actions: or many decades, the European contribution to the Green Deal and - Develop and maintain technological automotive sector has been one of mitigating the climate emergency. But due leadership by means of ambitious Fthe key pillars of the economic and social to COVID-19, strong support from the technology programmes to support welfare of Europe. Indirectly, the sector national governments and the both digital and low-carbon provides employment to 13,8 million Commission is needed in order to help transitions. workers. The European assembly plants the sector to make the necessary - Provide investment support (grants, still produce 1 in every 4 cars worldwide. investments in transitioning to loans, equity) for the market The sector is highly innovative and decarbonisation while supporting introduction of new sustainable accounts for 20% of industrial research European jobs and keeping its technologies. funding in Europe. Europe’s automotive contribution to EU exports and the social Accelerate the roll-out of charging sector has become a global leader with a welfare of European citizens. and re-fuelling infrastructure for cars, strong export orientation. vans and commercial vehicles in public COVID-19 provoked an To bring the sector back on track and as well as private, places, and deliver unprecedented crisis in the sector, sales enable it to emerge from this recession, at least 2 million charging points and came to a halt, investments have the European automotive sector urgently refuelling stations across the EU for all plummeted and the market introduction of needs: vehicle types as indicated earlier. new clean models has been postponed. - Coordinated measures to support - Introduce/reinforce market incentives At the same time, post-pandemic work the relaunch of the industry incl. the to promote the uptake of alternative organisation is increasing production aftermarket with harmonised guidance powertrains. costs. on preventive health and safety - Promote industrial collaboration and The economic and social impact of the measures for the workplace; industrial alliances to share the cost COVID-19 crisis on the automotive sector coordination is also needed to avoid of the development and market is particularly severe. Workers, although further disruptions in the sophisticated introduction of new low-carbon supported by short-time work automotive supply chains. technologies. arrangements, have seen their incomes - Support for viable companies to - Facilitate investments in the next reduced, and companies are facing cash maintain their resilience. To avoid generation digital infrastructure as a drains as their revenues have stranded assets liquidity support has key enabler for more reliable disappeared. If this situation persists, the to be maintained as long this is connectivity between vehicles. sector risks a meltdown with large-scale needed: state aid, investment - Make use of innovative public bankruptcies and restructuring. guarantees, tax breaks, soft loans. procurement to support demand and During the financial crisis (2008-13), - Support for companies in to bring new innovations to the market. the automotive sector lost 440.000 jobs maintaining/developing their - Boost investment in the research (in car production and the aftermarket). If human capital while the income and and developments as well in the no measures are taken, this number risks job security of workers must be production of batteries, hydrogen, and being dwarfed by the current recession preserved e.g. through continuation of low-carbon liquid fuels, within the which may be much deeper. short-time work arrangements European Union. Therefore, industriAll Europe, Ceemet, connected to skills upgrading. - Develop the circular economy ACEA, CLEPA, CECRA and ETRMA, the - Introduce/reinforce temporary connected to the automotive supply European business organisations and the demand stimulus measures by chain (recycling, re-manufacturing, re- trade unions for the sector call on the vehicle renewal schemes that are use). European Commission for a bold coordinated on EU level and - Support the many automotive industrial recovery plan. Such a plan financially supported by the SME’s should be based on two objectives. First Commission. These measures should in redefining their value chain of all, bringing the industry back on track be eligible for latest technologies positioning in a fast-changing by stimulating sales and reviving and in addition be differentiated automotive landscape. production, and secondly, supporting the according safety and environmental industry in its journey towards a carbon- performance based on certified CO2 As the COVID-19 crisis has serious neutral future, based on the Green Deal emissions. Demand stimulus is ramifications for jobs, industriAll Europe, and Europe’s climate objectives. needed to re-start the assembly lines Ceemet, ACEA, CLEPA, CECRA and To date, the sector has been and to preserve jobs. It should also ETRMA, call for the organisation of substantially investing in its transition restore the capacity of companies to a just transition for every worker towards the new paradigm of a carbon- generate the cash flows they need to affected by restructuring. neutral and digitalised economy: invest in a sustainable future. Solutions have to be found through timely including, alternative powertrains, - Take into account these anticipation of change, an effective social batteries, connected cars, mobility extraordinary circumstances when dialogue at all levels, active labour market services, and automated driving. assessing the impact of regulatory policies, up-and re-skilling, and support to The industry can make a real reforms on the sector. redevelopment plans for automotive regions. 6 To subscribe to Tyre Trade News FREE weekly newsletter go to www.tyretradenews.co.uk/subscribe PAGE 07.qxp_Layout 1 04/06/2020 15:36 Page 1
The ES31 tyres will be manufactured at Kumho Supply Eco-Friendly Tyres Kumho’s Gokseong plant in South Korea. Commenting on Kumho’s latest OE for Seat Ibiza appointment, the Senior Vice President of umho’s Ecowing ES31 in 185/65R15 sacrificing performance. Its tread pattern Kumho Tire Kim In-Soo said: “The contract 88H size has been selected as the and latest specification compound ensure to supply the ES31 for standard fit to the Kstandard tyre for the latest version of the a balanced driving performance in terms of SEAT Ibiza is further confirmation of the Ibiza, SEAT’s ever-popular compact wet grip, mileage and noise. Volkswagen Group’s approval of our eco- hatchback. Named after Spain’s renowned party friendly tyres, which have already enjoyed The South-Korean tyre manufacturer’s island, the Ibiza is SEAT’s best-selling recognition across the European market. relationship with the VW Group dates back model that has enjoyed enduring popularity We will continue building on our proprietary to 2006, when it began supplying OE since its debut in 1984. The design technologies with the aim of creating a new fitments for the Volkswagen Polo. Nine priorities of the fifth generation’s MQB chapter in the field of environmentally- years later it set about developing an platform included optimising weight, friendly tyres.” environmentally-friendly pattern for that robustness and space efficiency. For further information regarding model, and supplies of the resulting Manufacture of the car will take place at Kumho and its products for passenger Ecowing ES01 commenced in 2017. At the SEAT’s production facility in Martorell, cars, SUVs, light commercial vehicles, end of last year, Polo deliveries were Spain, some 30 kilometres from Barcelona, trucks and motorsport see switched to Kumho’s new and improved and the model will be sold across Europe. www.kumhotyre.co.uk. ‘green’ tyre, the ES31. As the SEAT Ibiza and Polo utilise the same MQB platform, and the ES31 was already approved for use within the Volkswagen Group, the agreement to now also supply the Ibiza production line was achieved without the need for any additional tests. Designed as an environmentally-friendly summer product for the European market, the ES31 features low rolling resistance (LRR) technology that is specifically designed to minimise carbon dioxide emissions and energy loss without HELPINGG YOU KEEP YOURR COOL!CO
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Are you Ready for the Road? National Road Safety Campaign Kicks Off with Advice for Drivers and Business Owners
checks themselves before they set off for weeks. We therefore need to ensure on their first journey. that both drivers and vehicles are ready It is the motorists’ responsibility to for the road.” ensure the vehicle is roadworthy, “Drivers need to check their vehicles however, many are not currently thoroughly before setting out. During checking their vehicles regularly. weeks of lockdown, a small leak could Instead, many rely on professionals to have drained a fluid reservoir, while carry out maintenance checks at annual tyres could easily have lost some inspections, such as when they submit pressure and may have a flat spot if the their vehicle for a service or its MoT test. vehicle hasn’t been moved. At the same While there is an exemption in place for time, drivers should give themselves some months to come for vehicles time to readjust to more regular driving. having a current MoT there has been no Don’t forget to stick to speed limits, n anticipation of increasing numbers of relaxation on the legal expectation that remember other road users are also vehicles returning to the roads the vehicle is fit for use. coming back after a long layoff and may Ifollowing the Government’s The importance of checking the not be fully alert, and realise you may announcement on easing of Lockdown vehicle is in roadworthy condition is suffer fatigue quicker until you have fully restrictions, a national campaign particularly acute now as many vehicles readjusted.” supported by senior road safety have been dormant during Lockdown. stakeholders is asking road users if they Vehicles are best maintained through are #ReadyForTheRoad? usage and some aspects of their Coordinated by the National Roads condition deteriorate more quickly when Policing Operations and Intelligence left parked for many weeks, or used only group, the campaign seeks to help all for short distance journeys. Tyres will road users stay safe as they return to lose their air pressure over time and the roads. With an unknown increase in harden when they are not used volume of traffic likely over the coming regularly, which can lead to sidewall weeks, road users should prepare cracking – a serious safety issue. A ‘flat themselves properly before they start spot’, where the tyre’s tread has been their journeys, whether on foot, cycle or flattened due to the weight of a vehicle motor vehicle. and/or load bearing down on it for an TyreSafe’s advice can be found at extended period of time, is also possible. tyresafe.org/ready-for-the-road. Det Supt Paul Keasey, head of the Firstly, they should check their tax National Roads Policing Operations and and insurance are valid, as these can Intelligence Group, commented: easily be forgotten. While there is an “You’ve survived COVID-19, so don’t Stuart Jackson, TyreSafe Chairman exemption on MoT certificates, there is risk getting hurt – or hurting someone said: “As people start making more use no relaxation in the law on the else – in an entirely unnecessary road of their cars again, it’s more important requirement for insurance and road tax. crash. Keeping within the speed limit than ever they check their tyres before Another anticipated challenge is and focusing fully on the road will reduce they take a long journey. Tyres don’t facing up to the possibility that their road the risks we face and the risks we pose like standing around, especially when skills have not been used as regularly or to others, including everyone who’s now they’re exposed to the climate and UV for as long, which may mean they need avoiding public transport and walking or rays, which accelerates the ageing to give themselves time to readjust to cycling to work. process. Ensuring there are no signs of being out on the roads. Equally, they will “If we all make sure we’re cracking and that air pressures are be sharing the roads with many people ReadyForTheRoad as lockdown eases, correct can easily be checked but, if in the same position and they should be we will save lives. you’re unsure, a tyre retailer will be prepared for any journey with extra “Ignore the rules and the reminders willing to help. patience. That is especially true should and we risk seeing a rise in crashes, “It’s imperative drivers do carry out they feel the temptation to speed, which with the unwanted consequences they these checks now Lockdown has has been a rising issue during can bring.” begun to ease and get themselves into Lockdown. Simon Turner, Campaign Manager for the habit of maintaining their tyres on a The vehicles themselves should also Driving for Better Business said “The regular basis. Stay safe – stay tyre be thoroughly checked before setting off. lockdown has meant that many people safe.” Fuel and oil levels should be appropriate who normally drive for work have either for the journey ahead and TyreSafe is been working from home or furloughed, Visit: tyresafe.org/ready-for-the-road. urging drivers to carry out essential and their vehicles may not have moved 8 To subscribe to Tyre Trade News FREE weekly newsletter go to www.tyretradenews.co.uk/subscribe PAGE 09.qxp_Layout 1 04/06/2020 13:44 Page 1
NEWS Random sampling is conducted based on gender, age and income and Triangle Tyre Ranked the total sample consists in 2.4 Million Among the Top Ten people. The survey covers 176 sub-sectors Automobile Tyre and involves more than 8,700 Brands in China mainstream brands. The survey is based on two main riangle Tyre is ranked among the top indicators: brand evaluation and brand ten automobile tyre brands in the relationship. Trecently released China Brand Power C-BPI brand evaluation indicators Index (C-BPI) 2020. include: consumers' first mention rate, C-BPI is China's first brand value unrecognised recognition rate, evaluation system implemented by prompted recognition rate. professional brand rating agency CHN- The indicators of brand relationship Brand under the guidance of the Ministry are: brand association, brand loyalty, of Industry and Information Technology. brand preference. Firstly launched in 2011, C-BPI is an Since the index was released in independent and unbiased study based 2011, Triangle has been on the list on the feedbacks from Chinese many times and in the 2020 survey, consumers on products and services Triangle was ranked n. 9 in the top list used or owned and it determines their of tyre brands, reflecting consumers' buying behaviousr. consolidated trust and recognition in C-BPI annual survey helps consumers the brand. in their purchasing choices and supports Triangle Tyre aims at becoming a Companies in their brand management. top of mind brand among consumers The 2020 C-BPI survey covered 65 all over the World, that are searching cities across China, targeting residents for premium quality tyres at a very between 15-64 years of age. competitive price.
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NEWS still have overheads to meet while happen. We can all play our part,” Covid Impact May recycling gate prices are very much continues Taylor, “the Environment higher than at this time even a year ago. Agency and our other regulators must Lead to Widespread Furthermore, cash flows are under continue to offer help to operators but at ‘Dead-End’ Stockpiling pressure like never before. the same time apply the test of realism in The temptations are obvious and their role as enforcers.” he TRA is urging the Environment some will undoubtedly be driven to take in “What comes in can only go out if input Agency to exercise increased the nations old tyres at prices well below and output cost realities match up.” We, Tvigilance over operators who use the what are now necessary to move them ourselves, in the tyre industry must also current relaxation of stockpile permitting properly through our recycling apply the realism rules to increase the storage of waste infrastructure. I suspect that many are test. A price too tyres beyond levels they have the being driven more by hope than tempting is one financial resources to recycle responsibly. expectations and faced with this financial which in all “Operators face multiple challenges at reality will simply ‘dump and run’ leaving probability is also this present difficult moment,” says TRA property owners and the public purse with one which Secretary General, Peter Taylor but; yet again an ugly and very expensive compromises our “With little income just now, businesses problem. We must not allow this to legal Duty of Care.
Pro-Align Range Offers Cost Savings and China International Tire Expo Postponed until Efficiency Gains August 2021 orkshops, bodyshops and tyre based systems. ue to Covid-19 pandemic and its retailers looking to cut their Both induction heaters are capable of containment measures, China Woperating costs and reduce vehicle repair heating required areas up to a maximum DInternational Tire Expo will now take times can now call upon two new systems of 800 degrees Celsius. The Butterfly has place from 16-18 August 2021 at the that have been added to an expanded a maximum power of 3.5Kw and the World Expo Exhibition & Convention range of workshop equipment from Dragon 3.9Kw, which are both selectable Center. leading supplier Pro-Align. on 10 different output levels. The postponement comes in The Teknel Butterfly and Teknel Dragon The Butterfly is the smallest, high- response to the Covid-19 pandemic. 300 are two powerful induction heaters power induction heater CITEXPO is an international events that allow technicians to heat ferrous with a liquid cooling with visitors from over 120 countries. materials and aluminium in a matter of system ever. It Current containment measures restrict seconds. The incredible performance of provides more than mass gathering events and movement the systems means that a host of regular 30 minutes of across international borders meant workshop operations such as unlocking continuous potentially thousands of stakeholders joints and bolts, removing sealants and working time are limited in their ability to plan ahead paints, and the straightening of rigid axles, and with a and attend the show at its original dates can be carried out quicker and easier than weight of just 7kg, in August. ever before. What’s more, in addition to makes it an extremely portable and "We thank you for your support over the speed and efficiency gains, workshops convenient unit. the years and we stand united with the using the induction heaters can typically Meanwhile the Dragon 300 induction entire tyre and wheel industries as we save more than 50% of the cost of using heater can bring a red- navigate these challenging times and hot temperature of gaseous based heating equipment. ensure business continuity. We’re 800 degrees “In the current climate, it’s critical that therefore taking the sensible workshops can operate as efficiently as Celsius to a material precautionary response by taking the possible and minimise their ongoing depth of 5mm in advice of the relevant local and global running costs,” comments Clive Seabrook, just eight authorities." said Sam Lai, Director of CEO, Pro-Align. “Our Hunter alignment seconds. Marketing & Communications of systems have long been recognised for “The induction CITEXPO. these characteristics, but we wanted to heater range expansion is just CITEXPO is one of the longest offer even more support and assistance to the start of a number of exciting initiatives running and largest tyre and wheel workshops. The addition of the Teknel we will be launching over the coming shows in Asia-Pacific and oversees the induction heaters is the first step on this weeks,” adds Seabrook. “From new development of Chinese tyre and journey and one which we are sure will products, to new ways of doing business, wheel industries. It covers= major help workshops overcome their profitability we’re committed to supporting our industry product sections of tyres, wheels, and efficiency challenges.” partners through the challenging times related accessories and garage Thanks to the absence of flames and ahead.” equipment, which will let thousands of the fingertip accuracy of the heating wand, To find out more about the new range international trade buyers and industry the Teknel induction heaters can be used from Pro-Align or discuss the ways professionals talk and trade directly near pipes and cables without the risk of they can help your business grow visit with manufacturers. damage normally associated with gas- www.pro-align.co.uk 10 To subscribe to Tyre Trade News FREE weekly newsletter go to www.tyretradenews.co.uk/subscribe PAGE 11.qxp_Layout 1 04/06/2020 13:47 Page 1
NEWS the improved mileage and the reduced And this is not the only novelty in this fuel consumption. area. BKT is expanding the LIFTMAX LM BKT Launches the There is certainly no lack of traction, 81 range, a specific product for forklifts an essential element in numerous and vehicles for the handling of empty New Liftmax LM63 applications, but especially in industrial, containers. Thanks to the latest sizes KT does not stop. Here ready for its logistical or port work. which have been included – i.e. 12.00 R official launch is the new LIFTMAX The new LIFTMAX LM 63 is available 20, 12.00 R 24 and 14.00 R 24 – this BLM 63 tyre designed to fit tractors for in two different sizes: 6.00 R 9 and 8.25 R range now includes fully seventeen industrial and logistical use or which are 15. different models. deployed at ports and airports. BKT is already working to develop new Also new is the 18.00 – 33 size for the This new product is the perfect sizes and to thus expand the new range. CONTAINER KING, specifically designed combination of some outstanding This is only the latest in a long series for vehicles used to lift and handle heavy features: low rolling resistance, reduced of BKT tyres designed and developed for loads. vibrations, excellent stability and also a vehicles operating in industrial or Finally, the Indian multinational is more comfortable drive. All this is possible multisectoral sectors which carry out working to expand the RIDEMAX IT 697 thanks to the All Steel casing equipped operations involving loading, compacting, range, a tyre for various applications, but with multilayer steel belts. building, recycling, logistics, industrial and ideal for winter use and it has innovations Its list of features also includes good port handling, municipal works, in store for one of BKT's best-known resistance to punctures and wear and tear excavation, transport and intermodal industrial lines: MAGLIFT, designed for and a high level of productivity thanks to transport. forklifts.
brand, which will start production in July Plus, there is huge consensus across Zenises Announces 2020. In fact, the company is so Europe regarding this range’s quality and a New Expansion of confident about the tyre quality that it will competitive price. continue to offer end customers its Zenises is also focusing on its truck The Z Tyre Range "satisfied or refunded" guarantee. and bus tyres, since it’s planning on enises recently announced the The expansion of the Z Tyre range will launching a brand new range very soon expansion of its well-known Z Tyre broaden the scope of services and whose production will start in Thailand. In Zrange. The Zenises Group, one of the applications covered by the manufacturer this sense, the company is planning on most disruptive companies in the and open up new business opportunities expanding its products and services, and automotive industry will soon be adding both for Zenises and its partners. that’s why it has launched a clothing line 65 new sizes with 3 new patterns to its As for the already mentioned TTyre, dedicated to tyre retailers for the above succesful Z Tyre range. which also increased its product offering mentioned brands, and will also start The company has decided to expand to meet the customers’ ever-changing providing marketing support to its its offer, as it did last year with its T Tyres, needs and high demands, increased its partners, as a means to consolidate its in order to further develop the Z Tyre sales last year. image.
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Nankang Tyre have Launched the First MR Games in the Tyre Industry for Both iOS and Android
hen traditional industries meet safer space during playing as if you were depth environment mapping and solid modern technology, the result is two in the factory. detail; the music and sound effects are Wof the best tyre games in the market. The In order to show the real inside tailor-made for each game. "Tyre Run” is first manufacturer in Taiwan NANKANG workings of a tyre production factory, the a fun and highly addictive game. So what Tire have collaborated with Indie Game developer team spent several months of are you waiting for? Filled with killer tricks, developer King One Design to launch two research and factory visits gathering try to compete against your friends or tyre games, ‘Tyre Maker’ and ‘Tyre Run’; realistic information and creating a family for the best record while staying at the new MR (Mix Reality) games designed comprehensive analysis. They have built home. for mobile devices. Tyre Maker and Tyre the best 2D and 3D models to create this - NS-25: Fast reactions and crazy speed! Run are available free to download app. You will see the high quality and 2.5D Weaving the tyre between cars and buses. worldwide on Android and iOS. The best graphic design really brings the factory to Simple and intuitive rolling driving controls. apps to relieve the boredom of being stuck life. Moreover, the interactive production - AS-2+: Exquisite scenes and relaxing at home due to COVID-19. line uses Augmented Reality to recreate a music, lifelike water droplets hit the 3D model of the real machine, for the screen. "Tyre Maker" users to immerse themselves into a real - AT-5: Ride your all terrain tyre race Using AR and VR technology, you are production situation as if they truly through rugged paths. The aim is to invited to explore the wonder of the tyre operated the machine inside of the factory. complete the level within the set time manufacturing process. Offering fun, It is the most fun and educational through the mixed terrain environments. interaction and education, you only need a production experience on the market, this - AR-1: Experience the well-known mobile phone or a tablet to experience the is all possible from the safety of your Nurburgring GP-Strecke, an ultra-realistic factory, the production line, and the whole home. track with dynamic race surroundings. brand story behind it! What you need is Racing around the circuit with speed and just one click and you get to experience "Tyre Run" agility, a true test of skill! the whole tyre making process and Get ready for the ultimate tyre racing - SV-3: Penguin rescue! With the operate it yourself. Furthermore, the adventure. Tyre Run includes five relaxing beat, save as many penguins as interactive experience and immersive challenges which show the features of you can travelling down the slope, the environment are highlighted with different tyre patterns: NS-25 / AS-2+ / AT- more you save the higher your score will augmented reality, also helping to create a 5 / AR-1 / SV-3. "Tyre Run" features in be. Tyre Maker Tyre Run Google Play App Store Google Play App Store
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Hankook's New 4x4 All-Rounder Off-Road On-Road Dynapro AT2 with 3PMSF
ith the new Dynapro AT2, premium that dirt, stones, and other objects that indexes from R to H ensure that it can be tyre maker Hankook continues to would otherwise compromise the grip on used on a wide range of vehicle types Wposition itself in the all-terrain segment the asphalt are efficiently ejected. The from compact four-wheel drive SUVs to and offers with this 4x4 tyre a specialist for more pronounced tread, which is heavy duty pick-ups. This robust all- all situations that is also ready for use all necessary to ensure sufficient grip in off- rounder is available in tread widths from year round. With the 3PMSF identifier on road conditions, usually leads to stronger 225 to 325, and cross-sections from 45 to the sidewall, the latest member of the rolling noise as soon as you start driving 85. The tyre will also be fitted as original Dynapro family is now also suitable for on the road at slightly higher speeds. To equipment on models of the car use in winter conditions. The development counteract this, Dynapro AT2 features manufacturers Chevrolet and Ford. The focus for this tyre has been to achieve a stepped block edge technology, and a functional design of the Dynapro AT2 special balance between the necessary staggered tread pattern which significantly impressed the independent jury of the off-road traction, as well as good on-road reduces rolling noise. In addition, the prestigious Red Dot Design Award, which performance. advanced tread compound extends the the tyre was recently awarded. It is for good reason that the AT in the service life of the name stands for “all terrain”, because with tyre and ensures the Dynapro AT2 - provided you have the even higher mileage CORONAVIRUS right vehicle - the journey does not end compared to the where the road stops. All those venturing previous tread. (COVID-19) beyond the asphalt, whether it be in their The extra wide work or private life, will find in this tyre a contact patch in reliable partner when driving to the combination with Cash is still king despite billions of paddock, hunting blind or, for example, to the compact belt pounds of grants, loans and tax relief more remote construction sites. A ensures even wear seasonal tyre change is also no longer and optimises both pledged by the government to help necessary in this segment, where high braking and companies through the coronavirus annual mileage is not usually required, handling thanks to the snowflake symbol. characteristics. In pandemic. If you are looking to This robust all-rounder is equipped with the wet, the new liquidate some of your surplus stock to a double-layer carcass and extra traction tread reinforced shoulders for off-road fun. A pattern of Dynapro help you through these challenging special protective layer under the tread AT2 shows off its times please get in touch. helps prevent or reduce damage in the strengths thanks to belt area, which in combination with the the effective high-strength solid steel belt package drainage grooves Email: [email protected] ensures excellent road holding on the and ensures shorter Tyre Dynamics Limited asphalt, and extended service life for a braking distances product in this segment. To ensure that the on wet roads Tel: 07528 667788 journey on the road can continue safely, compared to its the tread pattern of Dynapro AT2, in predecessor. The combination with the high dispersion silica Dynapro AT2 is tread compound not only ensures that available in the water displacement is optimised, but the most common sizes tread pattern also has excellent self- from 15 to 22 cleaning properties. This feature ensures inches and speed 13 To subscribe to Tyre Trade News FREE weekly newsletter go to www.tyretradenews.co.uk/subscribe PAGE 14.qxp_Layout 1 03/06/2020 22:38 Page 1
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Michelin Launches New Agilis 3 Summer Tyre Featuring technology not used within light commercial vehicle tyres previously, the Agilis 3 range provides a high level of safety on wet roads and excellent energy efficiency whilst remaining robust and durable – perfect for vans used on intense delivery schedules.
ichelin has launched its new Agilis 3 performance throughout their working life, summer tyre for light commercial and that’s just what we have done with Mvehicles, bringing peace of mind to the Agilis 3. operators looking to optimise their costs “Together with our Agilis CrossClimate and reduce their environmental footprint, and Agilis Alpin products, we’ve now got without compromising on safety. the strongest range of products we’ve Designed with Michelin’s EverGrip ever had for van operators – with a technologies, the new tyres deliver high- choice of three different tyres, depending level braking performance on both dry on the mission and operating and wet roads – for the safest environment.” consumption by 0.12 litres/100km. performance over a long life, right down Available in 12 popular sizes from All new Agilis 3 tyres feature Michelin’s to the 1.6mm legal tread depth limit. The launch, each new Agilis 3 tyre weighs, on sidewall protection solution, comprising tyres are rated ‘A’ for braking average, 1kg less than its predecessor, an additional layer of rubber which performance in wet conditions, under EU with the difference reaching as high as shields the tyre from scrubbing. Tyre Labelling. 1.7kg for certain sizes. As a result, fewer This is combined with an improved An innovative rubber compound raw materials and natural resources are rubber compound offering superior featuring a blend of carbon black and required during manufacturing and the resistance to abrasion and a patented silica contributes to the impressive safety amount of waste that needs to be technology to combat stone retention in and wet-weather braking performance. recycled is significantly reduced. the tread. Chris Smith, Managing Director of Results of in-house testing by Michelin Michelin UK, says: “We are committed to found that the new tyres reduce CO2 For further information on the Michelin developing new products that combine emissions by an average of 100kg over commercial vehicle tyre range visit the highest possible safety and 20,000km, whilst reducing fuel http://trucks.michelin.co.uk
Avon Tyres Supplies Rodin Cars with Radial Slick Tyres for FZED Single- Seater odin Cars has enlisted Avon Tyres to supply ultra-high performance radial Rslick tyres for its new FZED single-seater, which is on sale for £500,000. Avon and Rodin Cars have been working together since 2016, when Rodin Cars founder David Dicker outlined his accelerate from 0-62mph (100kmh) in just Director, Avon Tyres, said, “At Avon plans for the FZED. Over the past four 2.9 seconds, and reach a top speed of Tyres, we are passionate about years, extensive development and testing 186mph (300kph). Helping to keep the performance. Rodin Cars has developed has been carried out at Rodin Cars’ 550- FZED planted to the track is a set of Avon a truly special machine in the FZED hectare headquarters in North Canterbury radial slick tyres – 270/660R13 on the single-seater, so we are naturally excited on New Zealand’s South Island – which front and 350/660R13 on the rear. to see our tyres fitted to the car. We have comprises three custom-built test-tracks David Dicker, Founder, Rodin Cars, enjoyed the journey so far and look and high-performance engineering and said, “Tyres connect the car to the track. forward to hearing what the first production facilities. In many ways they are the single most customers have to say after they get Now available to test drive in New important component. There is nothing behind the wheel.” Zealand and purchase, the FZED is you can change on an existing car that Footage of the FZED in action is powered by a Cosworth GPV8 engine, will improve its performance more than available on the Avon Tyres YouTube which delivers 675bhp and 490Nm of changing the tyre, so the choice of tyres channel. torque. Weighing in at just 609kg, the is critical. That’s why we choose Avon car’s ultra-lightweight, carbon fibre Tyres.” For more information about Avon composite construction allows it to Michiel Kramer, Sales and Marketing Tyres, visit: www.avontyres.com 14 To subscribe to Tyre Trade News FREE weekly newsletter go to www.tyretradenews.co.uk/subscribe PAGE 15.qxp_Layout 1 03/06/2020 22:39 Page 1
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Maxxis T Razr Winner of A’ Design Award 2020
tate-of-the-art concept T Razr tyre from Maxxis wins A’ Design Award S2020 thanks to its genius design, inspiration and innovative formulation to bring a safer, more economical tyre solution to the global tyre market. The future of the automotive industry is clear; electric vehicles, intelligent safety systems and a focus on saving and redistributing energy created whilst electromagnetic areas of the tread sense the centrifugal force to the left and driving. The Maxxis T Razr tyre-and-rim pattern to increase the contact area, will adapt only one side of the tyre to ensemble has been awarded the A’ bringing the sidewall of the tyre into play provide the best traction for the angle of Design Award 2020 as a result of its as part of the tread pattern for additional the corner. futuristic design and its place in the grip and control. Comfort mode moves This tyre is designed to be lightweight evolving landscape of automotive the electromagnetic areas of the tread and the Maxxis R&D departments development. pattern to bring the tyre into a traditional worldwide are now heavily involved in The T Razr is designed to actively shape, with contact between the tread research for production on an affordable detect different driving conditions and areas creating friction which is converted scale to help this concept become a adapt its contact area accordingly, into electricity to charge the reality for drivers all over the globe. improving traction, grip, comfort and electromagnets ready for use in sport ultimately, safety. Featuring mode. electromagnetic technology, the tyre will The T Razr has been developed as adapt its aspect ratio depending on the a result of G-sensor technology created acceleration, cornering and braking by Maxxis. The G-sensor detects the actions of the vehicle. Fans on the rim will movement of the vehicle and also open to cool the brake discs and communicates with the electromagnetic adjust the air resistance of the wheel to system to intelligently control the tyre’s provide the intuitive performance the behaviour. For example, when the G- vehicles of tomorrow will need. sensor detects forward motion in the These tyres will be programmable into tyre, it will adapt the tyre shape to sport and comfort/charging modes, with enhance traction. Moreover, when the sport mode causing repulsion between vehicle turns right, the G-sensor will
spread of COVID 19. It simply would not moving around the globe and many Automechanika have been possible for many of the countries not expecting it to peak until Frankfurt to be Held exhibitors and visitors from over 180 the summer, I am certain that the 14 - 18 Sept 2021 countries to take part in the event under decision to postpone Automechanika ue to difficult conditions resulting the conditions currently prevailing or until September 2021 is the right one. from the corona pandemic and those expected at that time. In Over the past two weeks in particular, we Dmeasures taken to stem its spread, agreement with exhibitors, have been engaged in intensive including event bans and travel representatives from industry, workshops discussions with our customers, partners restrictions that are regularly being and retail, associations and partners, and supporting associations, and they extended, Messe Frankfurt and its Messe Frankfurt has rescheduled the sent us a clear signal. By holding the customers, partners and supporting event for autumn 2021. event in 2021, we are responding to our associations have agreed to postpone Automechanika Frankfurt will then customers’ wishes.” the Automechanika Frankfurt event that resume its biennial rotation – the event Online training in autumn 2020 was originally scheduled to take place will now be taking place in odd- ‘By and for automotive professionals’: from 8 to 12 September 2020. numbered years. A number of online events are planned Automechanika Frankfurt, the Detlef Braun, Member of the for this autumn that focus on training and international industry gathering for the Executive Board of Messe Frankfurt, professional development for German automotive aftermarket, is being explains: “Our top priority is ensuring the workshops in particular. Automechanika postponed until 14 to 18 September health and safety of everyone – is collaborating with various trade media 2021 in response to local and global exhibitors and visitors alike – taking part organisations, influencers, multipliers measures implemented to stop the in the event. With waves of the pandemic and associations to plan these events. 15 To subscribe to Tyre Trade News FREE weekly newsletter go to www.tyretradenews.co.uk/subscribe PAGE 16.qxp_Layout 1 03/06/2020 22:39 Page 1
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Kumho and Fiege Logistics Combine Forces on Major New Tyre Warehouse
he South Korean tyre manufacturer Kumho has joined forces with TEurope’s leading tyre logistics company Fiege to open a major new warehouse facility in Germany. Located adjacent to the harbour in Hamburg, it will ultimately allow Kumho to supply stock to the majority of German tyre dealers within just 24 hours, and will also cater for the needs chose to partner with Fiege Logistics in locations to deliver tyres on a daily basis of some Kumho outlets in Holland, order to be able to offer the best on behalf of a number of well-respected Belgium, Luxembourg and Austria. The possible service to our customers. The tyre manufacturers, and are delighted to arrangement means that Fiege Logistics new facility will not only allow us to now be supporting Kumho’s growth will be responsible for all the warehouse further expand our mainstream business strategy for central Europe.” processes, plus all aspects of tyre activities, but also serve the smaller handling from the arrival of product by dealerships from now on.” container to delivery and shipment Added Felix Scherberich, Managing For further information on Kumho tracking. Director of Industry & Tyres at Fiege and its products for passenger cars, Said Jeon Dae-jin, CEO of Kumho Logistics: “Regarded as the leading tyre SUVs, light commercial vehicles, Tire: “We are delighted to have our own logistics concern within Europe, our trucks and motorsport usage visit: dedicated European warehouse. We company operates from a range of www.kumhotyre.co.uk
Vredestein Launches New Comtrac 2 Winter+ and All Season+ Models
redestein has introduced upgraded versions of its popular Comtrac 2 VWinter and Comtrac 2 All Season tyres. Making the most of their predecessors’ achievements in terms of performance, the new models feature an improved tread compound that is even more stability with heavy loads and excellent tailor-made compound that allows it to resistant to wear. The Comtrac 2 All control when cornering. continue providing superior performance Season+ and Comtrac 2 Winter+ also The new Comtrac+ versions retain on both wet surfaces and snow. The draw on Vredestein’s full scope of know- their predecessors’ excellent Comtrac 2 Winter+ also comprises an how and expertise to deliver world-class performance in terms of traction, stability optimised compound that contains silica When they were originally launched in and handling. In addition, they to provide higher tread flexibility at low 2016, the Comtrac 2 Winter and Comtrac incorporate a special grade of reinforcing temperatures and which aligns its 2 All Season received universal acclaim filler that gives them longer tread life of stiffness with the pattern to ensure for their performance on wet surfaces and over 20% on average. The resulting lower improved performance in terms of snow. The successor models build on this operating costs and savings will be a handling and braking on snow. accomplishment. A relatively high density major asset for all users, especially small The two models are now in stock: the of metallic cord in the steel belts make businesses and fleet & lease customers. Comtrac 2 All Season+ in 14 sizes and the tread even stiffer, providing superior The Comtrac 2 All Season+ includes a Comtrac 2 Winter+ in 13. 16 To subscribe to the Tyre Trade News FREE weekly newsletter go to www.tyretradenews.co.uk/subscribe PAGE 17.qxp_Layout 1 04/06/2020 14:02 Page 1
NEWS clearing duties. Working First Michelin Tweel on both hard ground in the yard, as well as softer Set in Northern surfaces in the field, the Michelin X Tweel SSL All Ireland Terrain features a deep, farmer in Northern Ireland has been open tread for off-road hugely impressed with Michelin’s X applications and use on ATweel SSL airless tyre and wheel varying surfaces. It can combination – after becoming the first also be specified in a person in the country to put them into Hard Surface Traction operation. version. William Smyth, who runs a dairy and Smyth adds: “The grip beef farm in County Antrim, has been we get is very good, and running the fitments for more than a year I’ll definitely never get a after they were specified as original flat! We will look to get equipment on a New Holland L218 skid- these tyres on all our skid-steers in the involved. It is easy to mount and doesn’t steer loader. future.” require air pressure checks. Smyth would usually replace the Michelin has offered its range of Tweel Key features include a deep open pneumatic tyres on a skid-steer every two products for grass mowing, agricultural tread designed for easy cleaning and years, but expects to get far more service and industrial applications in North excellent traction, and an additional layer from the Michelin X Tweel SSL. America for several years, but its fitment of undertread which allows the core to be “The current wear rates suggest they for skid-steer loaders is the first Tweel repeatedly retreaded. High strength, are going to last a lot longer; I’ve been product to arrive this side of the Atlantic. poly-resin spokes provide high carrying very impressed with the durability,” says The product performs like a pneumatic capacity, reduce vibrations, absorb Smyth. “I think they’ll keep going for four tyre, but without the risk and downtime impacts and prolong the product’s or five years, so more than twice the life associated with punctures and impact working life. I’d get from standard tyres.” damage. For more information about the range The New Holland L218 is used for The X Tweel SSL delivers a of Michelin farm tyres available visit moving animal feed and hay around the consistent footprint with strong wear life http://agricultural.michelin.co.uk or tweet farm, as well as general cleaning and and there’s very little maintenance @MichelinAgriUK.
Galaxy Mighty Trac ND L-4: All Year Obituary ‘Specialist’ for Skid Steer Loaders Mark Adams ased on the globally recognised resistance, tensile strength and ark Adams, founder of Adams expertise of Galaxy in producing modulus, as well as its particularly Tyre Specialists, was a well- Bhigh quality skid steer tyres, the new outstanding heat resistance. Mknown Beverley personality. Galaxy Mighty Trac ND was made to The extraordinary robustness and Mark founded Adams Tyre deliver year in year out. This newly durability of this tyre is owed to special Specialists, in Albion Court, developed L-4 tyre for skid steer tread compounds. In addition to the Beverley, in 1969. loaders equally excels on hard surfaces strong sidewall construction with rim The company celebrated 50 like roads or paved farm yards as well protectors, they effectively safeguard years in business in October last as sticky mud, loose sand, or snow. As the Mighty Trac ND against any year. reliable all year ‘specialist’, the unique external damage. “This new tyre for skid His son Jon, who entered the tread pattern with large blocks provides steer loaders was developed for owners family business after leaving school, traction whatever the circumstances. and operators who need top performers said the two most important things Designed to perform – and last year in year out, and on all kinds of in his dad's life were "family and The non-directional tread pattern of surfaces, without having to change work". the Mighty Trac ND is characterised by tyres from summer to winter and back. "He and my mother were married large tread blocks, stepped shoulder Thanks to its special construction and for 40 years, they had three children compounds used, that is exactly what lugs, and angular sipes. Whilst the large and 12 grandchildren. lugs lead to a footprint that is 10 per the Mighty Trac ND stands for”, says "Jon said his dad had friends cent larger than the footprint of Angelo Noronha, President EMEA at across the industry, many of whom comparable competition tyres, the grip- Alliance Tyre Group. remembered Mark as a "real enhancing angular sipes play a vital character". role in ensuring reliable traction on The new skid steer tyre Galaxy There will be a celebration of slippery surfaces. The new Galaxy skid Mighty Trac ND is available in sizes Mark's life at Beverley Minster once steer tyre also surpasses competition 10-16.5NHS and 12-16.5NHS. Size 14- lockdown restrictions have been tyres in terms of high on-road wear 17.5NHS is currently under sufficiently lifted. resistance, effective cut and chip development. 17 To subscribe to Tyre Trade News FREE weekly newsletter go to www.tyretradenews.co.uk/subscribe PAGE 18.qxp_Layout 1 04/06/2020 14:05 Page 1
NEWS competitive price. What makes CEAT tyres different to “To this end, over the coming year we others in the market? CEAT To Compete plan to add new products in these “CEAT believes in delivering “best-in- for a Larger Slice premium niche categories. These include class” products to its customers, across IF and VF tyres for tractors and sprayers, segments. Our unique CTR (low of Agri Tyre Sector tyres for high horsepower (400+hp) Compaction, high Traction, high he name CEAT is one with which tractors, steel-belted radials for harvesters, Roadability) design philosophy, means users of farm equipment will have steel-belted high-speed flotation tyres for CEAT tyres offer superior performance Tbecome more familiar in recent years, as road and field applications, steel-belted when compared to others. the Indian manufacturer seeks to raise its industrial and agro-industrial tyres, and “We have a very robust Nnew product profile and boost its business in the ultra-large tyres for sprayers to fit rim sizes development program, wherein each agricultural sector since the 2015 of up to 54in.” new product undergoes very stringent formation of the subsidiary CEAT Specialty tests through different ‘gates’, ranging Tyres Ltd, a specialist arm for the How is the farm bias range being from computer simulation through Finite manufacture of tyres for agriculture, as completed? Element Analysis to rigorous testing of well as mining, earthmoving, industrial and “As such, the bias/cross-ply tyre market prototypes and demo tyres. This ensures construction equipment. continues to shrink, as the agricultural the highest quality of the products But what does Mumbai-headquartered sector continues to shift to radials, which launched in the market in line with CEAT, the flagship company of RPG offer lower compaction and higher life, CEAT’s principle of “First Time Right”. Enterprises and a producer over 15 million resulting in better productivity. However tyres annually, have up its sleeve in terms there are segments such as low-hp What does customer centricity mean of product development to help farmers tractors and implements, where farmers and how does CEAT make the boost productivity? Dyutiman still prefer cost effective bias tyres, notes customer central to how it develops Chattopadhyay, Vice President - R&D and Mr Chattopadhyay. its tyres? Technology, CEAT Specialty, outlines the “CEAT has always had a “For us, customer centricity stands plans of the company, which has a 95-year comprehensive bias range in tractor rears, for delighting the customers with best legacy in tyre manufacturing, and long- tractor fronts, floatation and agro industrial quality products and services at established leadership in the Indian tyres. However, there have been gaps in affordable price. Any new product / market. our offering for farm implements, and skid- category development in CEAT starts steers, which we will now address. with ‘customer in-sighting’. Detailed Why has CEAT Specialty chosen to insighting is conducted by R&D and enter into niche technologies and Does this mean CEAT will be able to marketing teams to capture the ‘voice of categories, and what will its new offer something to meet the needs of customer (VOC)’, which is the first step products bring to these sectors? every farmer, from the small livestock in CEAT’s product design process. This “The need for enhanced agricultural business to the large arable enterprise? is analysed in detail and the key productivity from the same arable land has “Yes. Now CEAT will cater for the customer requirements are incorporated led to the invention of new farming needs of every farmer, – from tyres for while designing new products. techniques and agricultural equipment, small implements right up to those for with the latter having become bigger, 500+hp tractors and other sophisticated How does CEAT do customer faster and more productive - and tyres equipment. centricity better or differently to other have been big contributor to this,” points The unique lug geometry, construction tyre manufacturers? out MrChattopadhyay and compounding of our products means “High levels of customer engagement, “CEAT Specialty is developing tyres for superior traction, roadability and lesser soil customer education, fast settlement of this niche, high technology segment. Our compaction than competition, and this claims and continual improvement of strengths in research and development holds true not only or high end segments, products are some of the key elements mean we are confident in our ability to but also for our basic lower hp tractor we use to enable us to win customers’’ deliver quality product in this segment at a tyres. confidence.”
apply to consumers of all regional offers are available for certain regions, markets, aiming to provide reassurance to which will be decided according to ZC Rubber ZC Rubber’s loyal customer base. different market situation.” Stated ZC “All our partners and distributors are in Rubber. Extends Warranty great difficulties suffering the COVID-19 ZC Rubber devotes itself to bringing ast year, ZC Rubber introduced a five pandemic. We are willing to supply more customers the most suitable tyres with year warranty plan for Westlake tyres supports to them to continue the daily safety and value by significantly improving Lin Europe, and this year the policy is being business. This warranty upgrade will the technology all the time. The new rolled out worldwide. Starting July 1, 2020, apply to all sizes of PCR, TBR and OTR warranty further demonstrates the ZC Rubber will extend the warranty plan tyres manufactured by ZC Rubber, company’s great faith in the quality of its to five years from the manufacturing date benefiting consumers in different areas of tyres. for all of its tyre brands, including the world. With the new warranty This year, the new warranty extension Westlake, Goodride, Chaoyang, Trazano, consumers and end users will be more will be available to customers in all and Yartu. The new warranty plan will confident on our products. Also, special markets of the world. 18 To subscribe to the Tyre Trade News FREE weekly newsletter go to www.tyretradenews.co.uk/subscribe PAGE 19.qxp_Layout 1 04/06/2020 14:07 Page 1
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consumers by increasing consumer “The industry has concerns that European awareness of the label and there might not be enough time to strengthening market surveillance and ensure a smooth transition to this new Parliament Vote on enforcement in EU Member States. system amidst an already challenging Tyre Labelling To ensure its success, ETRMA environment that deals with these new supports the timely development and requirements,” Fazilet Cinaralp Regulation sufficient lead-time of all pieces of the continued. he tyre industry welcomes the Tyre revision, particularly the European “This now depends on extraordinary Labelling Regulation revision, Product Database for Energy Labelling efforts from the Institutions to develop Twhich was voted on at the European (EPREL). The publicly available the EPREL’s tyre application in a Parliament plenary and is an important database registering tyre performance timely manner and industry to contribution to the Green Deal is important in strengthening the implement it effectively. We all want agenda. It will serve to better inform information chain between tyre this regulation to succeed in improving and further empower consumers when manufacturers and authorities and the market uptake of those tyres buying tyres and deliver wide market improving market surveillance. performing at the highest safety and uptake of tyres with the best safety However, as of now, the EPREL’s tyre environmental standards,” Fazilet and environmental performances. application still needs to be developed. Cinaralp declared. “The European tyre industry is fully The revision foresees the database Committed to emerging from the committed to the Tyre Labelling to be completed before the final public health crisis even stronger than Regulation and its success,” said adoption of the proposal to allow for a before, industry stands ready to Fazilet Cinaralp, Secretary General of smooth and orderly implementation of cooperate with EU Institutions to make ETRMA. This revision comes six years the regulation by 1 May 2021. Industry this possible and looks forward to after the initial regulation and will need to upload information into the consumers using this updated tool to collaboration between industry and the database about the tyres to be placed inform their choices towards tyres with European Institutions. It promotes on the market – about 120,000 the best safety and environmental industry innovation and benefits different types – by this date. performance.
SKUs to be progressively introduced in 2020 and further SKUs to follow in 2021 The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 and 2022. The tyre has also received a ith the launch of the Vector snow by 5% in comparison to the number of OE approvals, with fitments 4Seasons Gen-3, Goodyear is previous generation of the tyre. planned for later this year on vehicles Wintroducing the latest installment in its Goodyear’s Dry Handling technology such as the Peugeot 2008/3008/5008, award-winning range of all-season tyres. provides strong crown and shoulder DS3 Crossback and DS7 Crossback. This latest generation tyre will provide blocks that reduce the deformation of the Several additional Goodyear fitments for consumers with improved snow, wet and tyre during heavy maneuvers. This other original equipment manufacturers dry performance. delivers 5% better dry braking versus the will follow this year. “Our designers and engineers faced tyre’s previous generation. the formidable task of improving the The Vector Vector 4Seasons Gen-2, an all-season 4Seasons Gen-3 tyre that has more awards than any other also maintains brand,” said Mike Rytokoski, Vice- its predecessor’s President and Chief Marketing Officer, impressive level Goodyear Europe. “We are proud to have of aquaplaning made the best even better with the Vector resistance 4Seasons Gen-3.” thanks to The all-season segment is one of the Goodyear’s fastest growing in the tyre industry. Aqua Control Consumers who shop for all-season tyres technology, are looking for three primary which uses deep characteristics – safety in all weather and wide conditions, excellent braking and grip in grooves to wet conditions and excellent braking in improve water dry conditions. dispersion. Thanks to Goodyear’s Snow Grip The new technology, the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Vector provides improved grip for better handling 4Seasons Gen-3 on snow. The large amount of sipes at was introduced the centre of the tyre’s tread provide for as of April 2020, better snow biting, improving handling on with 65 new 19 To subscribe to the Tyre Trade News FREE weekly newsletter go to www.tyretradenews.co.uk/subscribe PAGE 20.qxp_Layout 1 03/06/2020 22:46 Page 1
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Risk of 1.1 Million Unroadworthy TECH Europe Vehicles Returning to Highways Appoints Italmatic as their New ew research by the nation’s largest traffic returned to 50% of normal levels on MOT tester reveals that almost 1.1 15 May. Distributor in Italy ECH Europe is pleased to Nmillion unroadworthy vehicles are set to Fewer than one in five drivers (18%) return to the UK’s streets as the lockdown think that the government should keep announce a new partnership with begins to ease and people increasingly the MOT extension in place until vehicle Tleading manufacturer, Italmatic, as take to their cars. use gets back to previous levels. Those their new partner in Italy. With the Kwik Fit carries out more MOTs than who have had their car tested, or will do introduction of TECH’s leading product any other company and it has analysed so, despite receiving an extension, are range, Italmatic are positioned now the latest DVSA MOT data, along with its more than twice as likely to believe that more than ever to offer a complete line own statistics. Taken together they show the extension should be stopped of tire repair materials and wheel that an estimated 1,096,000 vehicles immediately, compared to those who will service solutions to the Italian market, which have received a six month MOT not get their car tested until the end of which includes everything from extension would have failed a test with extension period (42% compared to motorbike to OTR repairs, along with dangerous or major defects had they 20%). the essential chemicals and tools to undergone an MOT. Of these Kwik Fit’s research found that that ensure a safe and high quality repair. unroadworthy vehicles, it is estimated that those who have had their car tested, some 316,000 would have defects, while irrespective of the extension, have been TECH tyre repairs embody over 80 the remaining 780,000 vehicles would fail driving more miles under lockdown than years of innovation, refinement, with major defects. the average (27.2 miles compared to 20.4 enhanced tyre longevity, customer Since 30 March vehicles have been miles). This could indicate that those confidence and safety. With billions of provided with an automatic six month drivers needing to make more journeys tyre repairs installed globally, TECH extension to their MOT expiry date, in value the peace of mind an MOT provides tyre repairs last the life of the tyre as response to the need to reduce traffic regarding their car’s condition. well as meet all global published during the lockdown. As a result, only Roger Griggs, communications government and industry standards for around 24% of the vehicles that were director at Kwik Fit, said: “It has been proper tyre repair. TECH produced originally due a test in that period very interesting to see that many drivers tyre repairs are endorsed and are (beginning 30 March) have been tested. have still had their car MOTed in spite of used by the world's largest tyre The law requires vehicle owners to receiving an extension, because they keep their vehicles roadworthy, even if want the reassurance a test provides. manufacturers, retreaders and their they have received an MOT extension. The extension has been very helpful to subsidiaries. However, research for Kwik Fit has found drivers during the lockdown, but as As with all TECH official that 49% of drivers who have received, or Covid-19 prevention measures begin to distributors, Italmatic and their are due to receive, an MOT extension will ease we urge the government to remove customers will benefit from TECH’s go to the end of that period without the automatic extension in order to extensive training courses which getting their car tested. prevent dangerous and illegal cars taking include both theoretical and practical Even more concerning is the finding to the roads unchecked. courses on the latest tyre repair that many drivers will be knowingly “Our research found that the most techniques. driving an unsafe car. 8% of those who common reason people were giving for TECH Europe’s VP of Sales & will wait for the end of the extension to going to the end of the extension without Training, Walter van Loon, get their car tested, some 1.1 million a test was that they ‘knew their car was commented; drivers, said they will do so as they safe’. Unfortunately, our experience believe there is something wrong with shows that many people who think their “At TECH, we pride ourselves on their car and don’t want to risk it failing. car is safe are actually driving a vehicle the close relationships we have built One in five drivers waiting to the end of with dangerous or major defects – the with our distributors throughout EMEA the extension say they are doing so to physical MOT test is a vital way to help and in Italmatic, we know we have save money, an understandable reason in ensure the safety of those drivers, and found the ideal partner to deliver our the current circumstances, but one which the other road users around them.” leading products in Italy. The TECH risks putting finances before safety. Any driver concerned about the team are excited to work closely with The majority of drivers (71%) would condition of their car shouldn’t wait for Italmatic and look forward to meeting, like the government to end the MOT their next MOT. They can visit a Kwik Fit training, and listening to their local extension now. A third of drivers (31%) in centre for a vehicle safety check – customer base to support our valued Kwik Fit’s study said they want the information can be found here. Drivers partnership.” extension to be stopped immediately, with who are taking their car for an MOT can a further 19% saying when traffic gets to also do a number of advance checks a quarter of normal levels and 20% themselves to avoid failing on minor items To learn more about Italmatic, please saying when it gets to half the usual – more information can be found at kwik- visit their website or email volume. Government data shows that fit.com. 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GT Radial Launches Next Generation UHP Winter Tyre with New WinterPro2 Sport
iti Tire has released details of the GT A fine-tuned compound, profile and Radial WinterPro2 Sport, the brand’s construction reduces rolling resistance for Glatest winter tyre dedicated to the UHP improved fuel saving, without any market. compromise in driving safety. Designed for both high powered The GT Radial WinterPro2 Sport tyre passenger cars and premium SUVs, rims is originally available in nine sizes, with range from 17-19”, section widths from six like-for-like replacements of the 215-235 and series sizes from 40-65. popular GT Radial Champiro Winterpro The GT Radial WinterPro2 Sport HP and the introduction of three rapidly carries the Three-Peak Mountain growing sizes. Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol for approved The project target was to take the best fitment in markets with laws governing properties of its predecessor and improve winter tyre use. them still further. The new winter tyre is Design features include a scimitar 15% better in ice traction and handling, shape directional profile with sharp edges 10-15% improved in snow traction, for improved grip on snow and wet roads, braking and handling and up to 7% The GT Radial WinterPro2Sport. and large shoulder blocks with multi T- enhanced in wet braking and handling. bars for stability and a precise UHP Alongside the GT Radial WinterPro2, available to order now for deliveries for handling experience. the brand now covers 39 of the top 42 the winter 2020/21 season. Ultra-wide grooves provide fast water sizes across passenger car and SUV The tyre was designed and evacuation for firm braking and optimised dimensions, which covers 70% of the engineered by Giti Tire’s European deep traction sipes deliver high total market. Research & Development Centre in performance snow traction and braking. The GT Radial WinterPro2 Sport is Hannover, Germany.
“These tyres deliver what farmers New VF Agricultural Tyres from Continental need; the opportunity to drive to a job and start work without having to change tyre ew, more versatile tyres that are to standard tyres, even when carrying the pressure. VF represents the biggest safer on the road, reduce soil same load. This spreads the weight of the fundamental shift in tyre design for Ncompaction and save farmers time are vehicle over a larger surface area and years,” says Mr Hutchins. now available from Continental. reduces soil compaction. Continental has invested in a Demand is increasing from the VF tyres also offer time and fuel dedicated agricultural tyre research and agricultural market for the new range of savings. The more flexible construction of development facility at its factory in very high flexion (VF) agricultural tyres. the tyre makes it possible to transition Lousado, Portugal which produces “Continental has developed VF tyres that from the field to the road without TractorMaster, Hybrid and VF tyres. The are safer, longer lasting and kinder to the adjusting the pressure. At the reduced new VF tyre is available for both tractors soil. We offer next day delivery in the UK pressure required for field use, the tyre and combines and has been developed and all tyres come with a 10-year can also run at full speed on the road yet with a new, more flexible bead design to warranty. As a result, dealer demand is deliver the same fuel efficiencies as a soak up the stress agricultural tyres increasing because farmers are investing standard tyre at road pressure. experience during varied farm work. in tyres that offer greater operational efficiencies and have the back-up of a warranty,” explains Richard Hutchins, Continental UK agricultural sales manager. The new VF range from Continental features a more flexible side wall with patented N.Flex technology. On the road this enables the vehicle to carry forty percent more load than a standard tyre at the same pressure. Alternatively, in the field, the pressure of VF tyres can be lowered by forty percent compared 21 To subscribe to Tyre Trade News FREE weekly newsletter go to www.tyretradenews.co.uk/subscribe PAGE 22.qxp_Layout 1 03/06/2020 22:49 Page 1
NEWS the world’s premium car makers. The latest generation of Pirelli Cinturato P7 highlights what the biggest priorities are for today’s modern motorists: safety and efficiency. Pirelli’s engineers, through an intense programme of research and development, have come up with a product featuring high levels of technology able to overcome the typical compromises associated with tyres. The new technologies created for the Cinturato P7 are capable of reconciling conflicting requirements, such as performance in the wet and low rolling resistance, achieving a new technological standard to satisfy drivers and car makers all over the world. The technical innovations on the latest Cinturato include a new compound equipped with a type of ‘mechanical intelligence’ that can change according to ambient temperatures: a bit like having two compounds in one. Pirelli’s New Cinturato P7 Arrives Safety above all, but also comfort he new Pirelli Cinturato P7, a high- In China, 68% of respondents said and respect for the environment performance summer tyre, delivers they would use their cars more, in Italy Safety is the key characteristic of the Tincreased safety, efficiency, and the figure was 31%, and in Germany new Pirelli Cinturato P7. As well as sustainability. It follows on in the great 20%. improving on the dry handling of its tradition of the Cinturato, with 70 years More than 50% of people surveyed predecessor, Pirelli’s new tyre for of history behind it, as well as said that they wanted to change tyres premium cars also greatly improves wet capitalising on all the lessons learned before the end of the year to ensure handling, aquaplaning and braking in from the continuous development of the optimal safety for their cars. The criteria particular: taking four metres less to previous-generation P7. This new tyre governing their choice showed come to a stop from 100kph. The is already on sale in preparation for increased attention to tyre reliability and innovations introduced by Pirelli’s summer, making its debut in all quality: the percentage of respondents engineers also improve acoustic European and Asian markets. prioritising safety characteristics comfort (thanks to less road noise) and increased to 59% in Germany, 78% in ride comfort, with the new tyre better Safety is an even bigger priority Italy and 86% in China. able to absorb bumps in the road. A survey commissioned by Pirelli, Overall tyre life increases by six per which took place between the end of The new Pirelli Cinturato P7 cent, meaning that tyres have to be April and beginning of May among Starting from the previous changed less frequently. Rolling drivers using tyres in 18-inch size or generation launched in 2009, which has resistance also goes down by an higher, highlighted the tendency for become a homologation leader, the average of one class (minus 12%), increased car use in future – especially Cinturato P7 has been constantly improving fuel consumption by four per while social distancing measures are in updated and improved thanks to the cent (measured on the WLTP cycle) as place. close partnerships between Pirelli and well as CO₂ emissions.
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NEWS impressive and safety-reassuring results Maxxis Premitra 5 and maintained its first-place position in both braking tests. Excels in WhichCar “If its dry stopping wasn’t impressive enough, its wet performance stepped it Tyre Test up to proclaim the Maxxis Premitra 5 the ustralian motoring publication, king of braking in 2020.” – Toby Hagon, WhichCar, put 10 tyres through their WhichCar.com.au, May 2020 Apaces, testing tyre weight, slalom ability, Continuing its winning streak, the dry braking and cornering, wet braking Maxxis Premitra 5 also topped the league and cornering, and tyre noise. The table in wet handling with the fastest Maxxis Premitra 5 HP5 was awarded cornering time of the wet test. second place overall and featured one of “Here at Wheels we like surprises, and the lowest price tags. that’s exactly what the Maxxis delivered The Maxxis Premitra 5 HP5 was when things got wet. Through our two tested amongst a range of other premium soggy corners it edged out all contenders and mid-range tyres on a Hyundai to prove sheer grip counts for plenty.” – Tucson wearing 225/55 R18 tyres; a Toby Hagon, WhichCar.com.au, May popular mid-size SUV size both in 2020 Australia and the UK. Overall, the Maxxis Premitra 5 HP5 Available in a huge range of sizes The next area of excellence for the was beaten to the top spot only by the from 195/65 R15 to 245/50 R18 suitable Premitra 5 was in the dry braking test, premium Continental PremiumContact 6 for vehicles from an Audi A1 to a Volvo where the Maxxis tyre showed the which, according to the test, costs 20 XC70 and many more in between, the shortest braking distance of all tyres Australian dollars more per tyre. The Premitra 5 is a great tyre choice for a tested, and then exceeded expectations performance achieved by the Maxxis tyre, huge range of road users. by almost replicating those same braking along with its clear safety benefits thanks distances in the wet; the Maxxis tyres to its short braking distances, make this Maxxis car tyres are available to buy travelled just 64cm further under wet tyre a great choice for all-round summer from Stapleton’s Tyre Services braking than dry. This makes for use. (0870 60 54321)
Goodyear Farm Tires Ensures Tractors Still on Parade opular agricultural shows the length and breadth of the UK have inevitably Pbeen postponed during the Covid-19 outbreak. However, Goodyear Farm Tires has found an innovative solution to keep the wheels turning on one of the traditional highlights of the shows for the farming g/2020/05/01/goodyear-farm-tires- had has been fantastic and I’d like to community. virtual-vintage-tractor-show/ or the thank everybody who not only took the Goodyear Farm Tires, which returned company’s Facebook, Twitter and trouble to send in pictures and videos of to the UK and European markets in 2019, Instagram pages. their vintage machinery but also those has staged its own virtual vintage tractor Lindsay Hart, European Tyre Sales who watched it. show during lockdown. Director for Titan International, said: “We “More than ever, any way in which we A social media call for participants led are living through an incredibly difficult can bring some smiles to people’s faces to around 40 farmers submitting videos period for everybody, including the should be explored and hopefully we are and tractors of their vintage farm farming community. rekindling some happy memories for the machinery. “We know how popular and farming communities and others.” A three-minute montage was created, anticipated agricultural shows across the The video can be watched by visiting with more than 20,000 people viewing it UK are so, while we are in lockdown, we the Goodyear Farm Tires website or the inside the first 48 hours. wanted to try and recreate a little of the company’s Facebook, Twitter and To view the video, go to Goodyear magic which makes these events so Instagram pages. Farm Tires website at special. For more information, https://www.goodyearfarmtires.eu/blo “The response and feedback we have visit: www.goodyearfarmtires.eu 23 To subscribe to Tyre Trade News FREE weekly newsletter go to www.tyretradenews.co.uk/subscribe PAGE 24.qxp_Layout 1 03/06/2020 22:51 Page 1
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Avon Tyres to Expand Classic Tyre Range with CR11 and CR27 Products
von Tyres is preparing to add two Corniche and Camargue, and Bentley the CR27 boasts tread and profile new tyres to its dedicated classic Mulsanne, and high performance enhancements, generating improved Arange – the CR11 and CR27. Designed models such as the Bentley Turbo R handling characteristics through for classic luxury saloons and sports and Aston Martin Volante, V8 and increased stability and response. A retro cars, both tyres blend an authentic, Lagonda. look and feel is also supported by period look with a range of modern Aimed at luxury classics, the CR11 compound innovations such as new technologies used in other current Avon features a classic tread and sidewall tread block sequencing, which provides products, offering the perfect balance design, underpinned by modern additional comfort and reduced noise. between aesthetics and performance. construction and compound In addition, both the CR11 and the Established in the UK in 1885, Avon innovations. Meanwhile, a 5-groove CR27 – which will be produced in Tyres has a rich history of original tread design contributes to improved several key sizes – utilise a silica filled equipment fitments, having previously water dispersion and wet-weather tread compound developed to enhance equipped luxury saloons such as the performance. the balance of wet and dry grip, and Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, Silver Spur, For performance-focused models, rolling resistance.
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Sustaining Classic Car Culture with Premium Hobby Tyres ith an extensive range of premium comfortable and safe ride yet with the legendary ADVAN HF Type-D A008 is tyres for a wide variety of appearance and classical tread of a the third classic tyre available in the Wapplications, Yokohama recently period tyre. The G.T Special Classic tyre Yokohama range designed to meet the launched a dedicated range of hobby is currently available in 14” and 15” requirements of modern classics tyres for drivers of historic cars. sizes. including the iconic first generation Mini. By combining classic tread patterns Another historic tyre is the Yokohama Meanwhile, a fourth hobby tyre with modern tyre technology, Yokohama A008P, also a revival of one of available from Yokohama is the makes it possible for owners of classic Yokohama’s landmark tyres. Dating back renowned A539 pattern, an all-round cars to enjoy today’s levels of to 1989, the tyre was fitted as original sports tyre. Delivering superb traction, performance, comfort, grip and longevity equipment on the Porsche 911 type 964 even on the most challenging surfaces, while retaining the period correct style and went on to contribute to the success including outstanding stability when and design from the 1960s through to of the Yokohama brand name around the cornering, the tyre also provides low the 1990s. world. Today the modernised and highly noise, enhanced comfort and durability The first tyre in the range is the G.T durable tyre is the ideal fitment for for longer-lasting superior performance. Special Classic Y350. As a revival from modern classic Porsches from the 1980s It is available in sizes from 12” to 14” Yokohama’s G.T. SPECIAL brand and 1990s. It features the ‘N0’ marking with popular fitments available to suit a launched in 1967, the tyre is the ideal which signifies Porsche technical wide range of classics. choice for drivers of historic Japanese approval and is available in classic sizes To find out more about Yokohama’s and European cars from the 1960s and 245/45ZR16 and 205/55ZR16 for rear entire range of tyres for both modern 1970s era. The modern technology of and front end fitments. and classic cars, the tyre means that it provides a Available in sizes from 10” to 15”, the visit: www.yokohama.co.uk.
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Fondazione Pirelli archive to re-create Pirelli -Turning Back the original design of the tyres. This range not only recreates but theworld Years leader in motorsport and high- improves on history, by perpetuating performance tyres for some of the automotive heritage. Combining an Amost prestigious automotive brands original look with modern technology, the across the globe, Pirelli’s Collezione Pirelli Collezione represents the best of range draws on the company’s own 140- both worlds, built to the same exacting year heritage to represent an exciting standards as Pirelli’s ultra-high- offering for any aficionado of classic performance tyres for the current cars. generation of supercars. To find out more about the Pirelli Collezione tyres are created for This allows owners of classic cars to Pirelli Collezione range, cars built between 1920s to the 1990s. fully enjoy all the sporting attributes of visit: www.pirelli.com/collezione. Therefore, the likes of the stunning their vehicles, with handling Mercedes 300SL, the beautiful performance that Lamborghini Miura and the iconic is similar – or Porsche 911 Turbo, are all fitted by the even better – Collezione range. In fact, there is a Pirelli than when these Collezione tyre for the most expensive amazing cars first car in the world – the Ferrari 250 GTO – left the factory. and there is also a Collezione tyre for the Tradition and humble Volkswagen Beetle. In each history are two case, classic looks and modern concepts upheld technology are brought together in by the Pirelli perfect unison, within a tyre. Collezione but Pirelli Collezione tyres provide the they are far from automotive equivalent of alchemy. The the only ones. tread pattern and sidewalls look similar High performance to the tyres made when the cars were and an new, but this vintage charm hides a unrelentless thoroughly modern interior. quest for better, Thanks to the latest compounds and smarter and more designs, Pirelli Collezione tyres offer technically increased grip and improved water advanced expulsion capacity, which guarantees methods of reliability and high levels of safety production, without compromising on period style. design and The right ty yre for every eera Tradition is followed in other development are Vintage TTyryres stocks ne ew tyres for cars and bikes fromm the *12)lmh ma^ *22)l' MaZml ^o^krmabg` _khf [^Z]^] ^]`^ mh development areas though. Pirelli sure to keep the ehp&ikhÛe^kZ]bZel% pbma \khllieb^l% pabm^pZeel% -qq--% khZ]% engineers use the same parameters that hundreds of ween. WWee also stock the original car designers relied upon at thousands of Zg]pabm^pZee mkbfl' the time, precisely complementing the classic car period suspension and mechanical set- enthusiasts well up of the car. The result of this is both ahead of the style and authenticity. Engineers also curve, well into )*.2)/*++/* lZe^l9obgmZ`^mmrrk^l'\hfobgmZ`^mmrrk^l'\hf astutely follow images from the the future. 27 PAGE 28.qxp_Layout 1 04/06/2020 14:14 Page 1
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RONAL Classic Range – Popular Cult Wheels from the 70s and 80s
any cult RONAL wheels that were “TURBO”. The new name popular back in the 70s and 80s represented the radial Mexperience a great demand nowadays spokes which had a that vintage vehicles are at a premium particularly good brake again. All RONAL wheels are produced in cooling effect on the inside of Europe and have the same high quality the wheel. The new RONAL standard as the OE wheels manufactured R10 TURBO wheel by the RONAL GROUP for OEM was presented in worldwide. 1999. It is available in the two surfaces black- RONAL R9 - The RONAL R9 remake front diamond cut and with a fully ball sporty, dynamic, yet classically eye- brings the tuning tradition for classic polished surface. catching appearance. What is exceptional vehicles back to life. Many historical cars Size: 7.0x15 about this wheel is the fact that its design from German brands were fitted with the Application examples: Audi 80/90, BMW continues consistently to the centre of the RONAL R9 in the mid70s to late 80s in 3/1, Citroen, Fiat Punto/Stilo, Ford wheel, an element with a particularly the typical Penta style or later retrofitted Escort/Fiesta, Opel classy and subtle effect at second glance. with them. The Penta wheel was first Ascona/Astra/Corsa/Kadett, Renault Clio, The LS design in silver-rim lip diamond produced in a 15 inch model in 1981. Peugeot, VW Golf cut is always a good choice, particularly Shaping an entire generation of car fans, I/II/III/IV/Jetta/Polo/Scirocco for modern era classic cars! the retro design is now available again in Size: 7.5x15 the vintage silver-rim lip diamond cut RONAL R50 AERO - The RONAL R50 Application examples: BMW 3/1, VW Golf surface finish, lending every legend an AERO is characterised by its fan-like cult I/II/Jetta/Scirocco unmistakable look. spokes for brake cooling, its Size: 7.0x15 unmistakable enclosed shape and - as RONAL LSX - The eye-catching cross- Application examples: Mercedes W the name suggests – its outstanding spoke design wins people over with its 123/124/126/201, VW T3/Syncro, BMW aerodynamics. The R50 AERO is sporty appearance and also with its 5/1 and 5/H available in three different versions: with particularly delicate lines. The aesthetic a high-quality fully polished surface LSX design in the 4 or 5-hole version is RONAL R10 Turbo - The absolute iconic without any lettering, in black-front available in silver-front diamond cut or RONAL R10 TURBO is a light alloy wheel diamond cut with iconic lettering and in jetblack-front diamond cut. with an especially sporty character and a racing gold-rim lip diamond cut. As can Size: 7.0x16 long history: RONAL began making be seen in the RONAL 3D car Application examples: Audi modifications to the coveted Racing configurator, this aerodynamic style fits 80/90/100/200/A3/A4, Mercedes wheel back in 1983 to prepare it for street extremely well with new vehicle models. 202/203, Opel Astra, Toyota use following its debut in the 1000km Sizes: 7.5x16 and 8.0x18 Carina/Celica, VW Caddy/Golf III/IV/T4 race at the Nürburgring. Application examples: Audi A1/A3/A4/TT/, The masterpiece was designed as a Seat Ibiza, VW Beetle/Golf/Polo/T- single-piece aluminum cast wheel with a Cross/Transporter T5/T6 For more information: low-maintenance, machine polished www.ronal-wheels.com visual side to ensure optimal functionality. RONAL LS - With its subtle details, the Its engraving changed from “RACING” to cross-spoke wheel lends every vehicle a 28
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VINTAGE TYRES An Extensive Range of Tyres from North Hants Tyres
s the UK’s largest stockist of Antique, T/T Classic, DiamondBack, Galaxy Tyre as So many tyre dealers turn this trade Classic and American tyres, North well as other smaller niche market brands. away by telling a customer to “Google it” AHants Tyres has all the sizes that the They specialise in finding/stocking sizes but if this customer is a transport regular tyre distributors or wholesaler does that any tyre dealer would have difficulty in manager or CEO of a large company and not carry in stock – whether it is a tyre for a finding today. Most of the product line is you solve his classic car tyre problem, 1910 Model T or an Aston Martin V8. on the website www.northhantstyres.com which may be his pride and joy, you could Operating from a 25,000 square foot and displays a web price and technical pick up all his regular tyre business – a warehouse in Aldershot Hampshire they information so you can advise and give big win for little effort. are able to offer 24/48 hour delivery on correct information like a professional. stock items. Tyre dealer discounts are available for Established in 1948, celebrating 72 all tyre distributors, they also offer No matter how difficult the problem, years in business, NHT are sole UK wholesale pricing for volume and regular NHT will try to help email distributors for BF Goodrich Vintage Tyres, business. [email protected]
DiamondBack Classics Classic - American - 4x4 iamondBack are a bespoke tyre manufacturer in Conway Motorcycle - Military - Drag Race South Carolina USA and handcraft Whitewall, Redline, DBlueline and Goldline tyres. The customer can choose the We stock tyres your regular wholesaler doesn’t size and the whitewall finish. Many of the tyres you see on custom cars shows such as “Fast ‘n’ Loud” and “Kindigit Odd size tyres are our speciality Design.” Factory Appointed Distributor DBC now produce their own range of Classic tyre – the Auburn Premium and the Auburn Deluxe – which offer a range of tyres from early ‘30s to mid ‘70s cars and can be made with special applications including double and triple whitewalls for Lincolns and Cadillacs. DBC have an exclusive UK distributor – North Hants Tyres who stock over 500 tyres on the shelf. If you have a customer UK Distributor with a Rolls Royce and want 22” whitewalls, it is available. Call NHT on 01252 318666 or email [email protected]
Free friendly advice Tel 01252 318666 email sales@northhantstyres or visit our website www.northhantstyres
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2020 Silverstone Classic Cancellation
t is with a heavy heart that the “Following the latest Government passionate about what we do, we are so organisers of the Silverstone Classic advice we have reached the inevitable proud to have developed the Silverstone Iannounce that this summer’s flagship conclusion that we will need to cancel Classic into an internationally renowned three-day festival – originally scheduled this year’s event,” said an enormously historic motorsport festival enjoyed for the weekend of 31 July to the 2 disappointed Nick Wigley, CEO of across generations of car enthusiasts, August – has sadly been cancelled. Classic organiser Goose Live Events. families, racing drivers and petrolheads. As the world’s biggest classic motor “Given the current circumstances and the “In times of difficulty, communities racing festival, the massive event always unclear outlook on timescales, staging a tend to come together and we’re attracts unrivalled grids, many thousands postponed event – which was our incredibly grateful for everyone’s of classic car owners and more than original back-up plan – isn’t something continued support. It means a lot. The 100,000 visitors, many of whom camp we can plan for with any degree of passion of those coming through our out at Silverstone. The nature and scale certainty if we are to deliver the style of gates is what makes the event the of the event make running it in a safe, Classic that we all know and love. success that it has become and we are socially-distanced manner a huge “I can’t tell you how sad this news now already looking forward to challenge in the current situation; and the makes me feel. For the last 12 years it celebrating our delayed 30th anniversary event’s much-loved family festival ethos has been my life’s focus to build the with everyone next year instead.” also means that running the event Classic into the most amazing family The record numbers who have behind closed doors isn’t a feasible friendly classic racing festival, the already purchased Super Early Bird and option. biggest – and many people think the best Early Bird tickets will be offered the This summer, the pioneering Classic – in the world, but our priority at all times option either of rolling over their tickets to had massive plans to celebrate its is the safety and wellbeing of those the 2021 event or requesting a full milestone 30th birthday with a special attending our events – as well as our refund. ‘greatest hits’ racecard but organisers own team – and we know that Classic All ticket holders will be contacted in have indicated that they will carry fans will understand why this step has June with details of the next steps. As forward these celebrations to the 2021 been necessary. ever all the latest information can be event. “As an independent events company found at: www.silverstoneclassic.com. 30 PAGE 31.qxp_Layout 1 03/06/2020 23:05 Page 1
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The latest SSR tyres to be added to ContiSeal tyres the Continental summer tyre range he second product line in Continental’s this year include the following: Continental’s extended mobility range Tare ContiSeal tyres. Continental tyres Extended • 225/50R17 94Y EcoContact 6 SSR with ContiSeal technology have a • 225/40R18 92Y XL EcoContact 6 SSR protective layer on the inside of the tyre’s • 235/55R18 104T XL EcoContact 6 SSR tread that immediately seals any Mobility Range • 235/50R19 103T XL EcoContact 6 SSR punctures made by screws or nails, thus • 245/50R19 101Y FR PremiumContact 6 preventing air from escaping. Almost any Continental SSR tyres SSR puncture in the tread caused by an object ontinental have been supplying • 225/35ZR20 90Y XL FR SportContact 6 of up to five millimeters in diameter can premium runflat tyres to UK motorists SSR be sealed, meaning that about 85 percent Cfor over 15 years with the Continental • 245/45R20 103Y XL FR of typical flat tyres can be averted. SSR (Self Supporting Runflat) tyre ContiSportContact 5 SSR Continental launched the first becoming a popular original equipment • 255/30ZR20 92Y XL FR SportContact ContiSeal tyre in 2008 for the VW Passat fitment for several vehicle manufacturers. SSR CC, and today the range includes 81 Since the first tyre launched back in • 255/45R20 101H FR CrossContact LX articles in fitments ranging from 15- 2004 in the size 205/55 R16, Sport SSR 22inch. Continental’s SSR range has continued • 255/45R20 105W XL FR to grow year on year with the company PremiumContact 6 SSR The latest variants to be added to the now offering over 150 runflat variants • 275/30ZR20 (97Y) XL FR SportContact Continental summer and all-season across its entire car and SUV tyre 6 SSR car and SUV range this year include: portfolio in fitments ranging from 16-22 • 275/35ZR20 (102Y) XL FR inch. PremiumContact 6 SSR • 195/55R16 87H EcoContact 6 ContiSeal • 235/55R17 103W XL FR PremiumContact 6 ContiSeal • 195/60R18 96H XL EcoContact 6 ContiSeal • 245/45R18 96W FR AllSeasonContact ContiSeal • 215/50R19 93T AllSeasonContact ContiSeal • 255/40R22 103V XL FR PremiumContact 6 ContiSeal ContiSilent
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RUN FLAT TYRES Hankook’s Range of Run-flat Tyres ankook offers a range of high and filler material. performance run flat tyres which are Hankook’s Ventus Prime 3 has been Hsupplied as Original Equipment to developed to achieve the perfect balance premium car manufacturers such as Audi, between performance, comfort and safety. BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Hankook’s The sturdy carcass ensures safe and superior Runflat System (HRS) is currently comfortable handling, whilst the high grip available in seventy sizes in both summer silica compound used allows for precise and winter tyres, including the following: feedback and optimised wet handling and The Ventus S1 evo 3 is Hankook’s braking performance. flagship tyre which comes with a multitude Developed with the function of an ice- of technical innovations and design axe in mind, the lateral ice axe shaped Winter i*cept evo 2’ features for the ultimate balance between grooves enable the Winter i*cept evo 2 to wet and dry performance. Driving scratch icy surfaces to offer powerful snow characteristics are optimised using high- performance. Thanks to the tread performance natural resins in the tread compound, the Winter i*cept evo 2’s compound which not only increases the contact area remains elastic even at low grip level at the peak of performance temperatures and ensures improved grip. output, but also remains at this grip level In addition, the reinforced sidewall with across a larger range of temperatures, wide tyre shoulder leads to a direct resulting in a very wide threshold range. To steering response and stable handling improve braking performance, rolling suitable for luxury premium and sports resistance and minimise tread deformation sedans. in comparison to its predecessor, a high- grip full-silica tread compound and a special mixing technology are used for a Ventus Prime 3 significantly better distribution of polymers
by the vehicle manufacturer. The benefits using this type of tyre. Pirelli Run-flat Tyres are clear to see. Beyond P ZeroTM, Run Flat tyres are s a driver, there’s never a good time Pirelli’s mission is to ensure that the additionally available on Pirelli’s to suffer a sudden deflation or renowned characteristics of its CinturatoTM and ScorpionTM tyres: Apuncture of a tyre. The thought of being performance- focused tyres are also not covering a range of vehicles that go from stranded on a quiet country road far from compromised in any way by incorporating city cars all the way to the biggest off- home or having to replace a tyre at the Run Flat technology. It’s a tough roaders. In fact, run flat fitments are even side of the road rarely fills anyone with joy. challenge because the construction of available in the ScorpionTM Verde All Statistically, the risk of injury or worse at Run Flat tyres is different to that of Season range extension, which sees the the side of the road when changing a tyre traditional tyres, which, unsurprisingly introduction of ScorpionTM Verde All is one of the highest for road users. This leads to a different set of characteristics. Season SF. These tyres now feature the is a risk that Run Flat technology aims to Nonetheless, Pirelli has been able to Three Peaks Mountain Snowflake eradicate, and in order to help fulfil this maintain the usual impressive marking, ensuring that they can be used mission, Pirelli’s renowned Run Flat characteristics of its high performance during winter conditions and signifying an offering is expanding to include more products even in Run Flat specification, improvement in winter performance in tyres and car models. by adjusting each element of the tyre so comparison to the standard ScorpionTM The latest tyre launched by Pirelli is the that they all work together in perfect Verde All Season product. new CinturatoTM P7, which features sizes harmony as a package. Essentially, Run Flat tyres are selected with run flat technology available. This is a Even the famous P ZeroTM is as original equipment on an increasing tyre that puts the accent firmly on safety available in Run Flat variety, giving drivers number of premium car models in a and efficiency: the key priorities for many the best of both worlds: the all-round variety of tread patterns. And Pirelli, along drivers these days. One good example is abilities of Pirelli’s world-renowned with some notable carmakers, is helping the new CinturatoTM P7 for the recently product together with the convenience of more of these very special tyres to launched Mini Electric, proving that Run Flat. As a result, Run Flat can now be become available to more motorists all efficient doesn’t need to mean boring. found on high-performance saloon cars over the world. But as well as the new CinturatoTM as well as SUVs, from a number of the P7, Run Flat technology is available world’s premium carmakers. BMW – a across the Pirelli range, with all designs pioneer of the genre – is still among the allowing a vehicle to stay on the road, most prolific users of Run Flat tyres, with even with a deflated tyre, at speeds of up models as diverse as the X6, 3 series to 50mph for a limited distance specified touring, as well as the new 8 series all
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Kumho Boasts 15 Years of Run-flat Technology umho was among the first of the leading tyre manufacturers to offer an extensive Krange of run-flat products for the aftermarket, and these days offers a good selection of fitments in both summer and winter patterns. Its run-flat technology goes by the name of Extended Run-flat Performance, or XRP for short, and was first introduced in 2005. The 13 current summer offerings in V, W and Y-rated sizes satisfy the most common requirements of BMW 1, 3 and 5 Series owners, plus those of the MINI. The product in question is the Red Dot Design Award- winning ECSTA PS71, a relatively recent addition to Kumho’s excellent trio of high- performance tyres. Complete with asymmetrically-patterned tread, it was one of the first major products to be developed at WP51 the company’s new R&D Centre at Yongin near Seoul, South Korea, and has replaced the ever-popular ECSTA KU39. PS71 features a reinforced belt and bead package for precise and stable handling at even the highest speeds, and offers outstanding handling and braking performance on both Ecsts PS71 wet and dry roads. The winter run-flat offering includes four sizes from 225/45 R17 upward in the WinterCraft WP71 pattern. This features zig- zag main grooves, V-shaped lateral grooves, a multi-layer tread for optimum block stiffness, and 3D snow sipes. The popular 195/55 R16 size is catered for in the aesthetically-pleasing WinterCraft WP51 pattern, whose directional tread design WP71 provides excellent resistance against aquaplaning, and enhanced grip on snow and ice courtesy of the latest sipe technology.
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Continental Van Tyres to Feature ContiSeal Technology in Future
• VanContact 100 tyre in size 215/65 R 16 C now also available with ContiSeal technology • ContiSeal technology produces an airtight seal for most punctures to the tread • As a result, Continental van tyres can be run even more economically and safely
n the future, ContiSeal sealing business of transferring the load roads. technology will also feature in to another vehicle. ContiSeal The IContinental van tyres. ContiSeal reliably technology can reliably seal tyre’s seals smaller holes in the tyre tread - with around 90 percent of all potential reinforced a diameter of up to five millimeters - with cases of damage to the tread.” carcass no loss of tyre pressure. This eliminates Continental is looking into using means it can the most common types of puncture, ContiSeal technology in its winter and all- handle continuous making an important contribution to the season tyres for vans as well. operation under heavy loads and at the safe and economical operation of van The first tyre to feature this technology same time benefits the vehicle’s dynamic tyres. is the VanContact 100 in the popular size stability. With its silica-enhanced “Punctures caused by nails or screws 215/65 R 16 C 106 / 104 T. Production is compound and flat contact patch, this tyre generally mean added costs for transport due to start in July 2020. This is a robust delivers high mileage even under tough companies,” as Jan-Ole van Lengen, tyre, designed for transporting heavy operating conditions Product Manager Van and Light loads. With its strong scuff protection strip Commerical Vehicle Tyres EMEA at on the sidewall it shrugs off contact with Continental knows from experience. kerbs, while stone ejectors at the base of “Even smaller punctures lead to vehicle the tread and a particularly robust tread downtimes or the costly and complicated pattern enable it to master even poorer
Runflat Tyres to Meet the Needs of Motorists
Uniroyal SSR Tyres Uniroyal offer the RainSport 3 SSR n 2018, Uniroyal launched a range of tyre in eight of the most common runflat runflat tyres to meet the needs of sizes, which gives many motorists a more Imotorists with older cars originally fitted affordable option and means they can with runflat tyres as new. keep their vehicle on runflat tyres and Research shows that as a vehicle enjoy the peace of mind that comes from ages and its value depreciates, especially driving on runflat tyres. if purchased second or third hand, many motorists look for a more economical tyre brand for their vehicle. Uniroyal RainSport 3 SSR tyres are Faced only with expensive Premium available in the following sizes: brand runflat tyres, this means in reality that many motorists of older vehicles opt › 195/55 R16 87 H to fit standard tyres rather than runflat › 205/55 R16 91 W tyres. With most of these vehicles not › 205/45 R17 84 V FR equipped with a spare tyre though, › 225/45 R17 91 W FR switching to standard tyres would › 225/50 R17 94 W FR potentially leave motorists stranded at the › 225/40 R18 92 W XL side of the road in the event of a › 225/45 R18 95 Y XL FR puncture. › 245/50 R18 100 Y FR 34 PAGE 35.qxp_Layout 1 03/06/2020 23:08 Page 1
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ADVAN Sport V105
okohama’s ADVAN premium European car range represents the manufacturers for OE fitment Ypinnacle of its high on their latest models to performance offering, market. providing the highest levels In a landmark of performance, balance, achievement for Yokohama, comfort and eco credentials the ADVAN Sport V105 ZPS for premium high-powered secured the manufacturer’s sports cars, luxury saloons, first ever fitment selection SUVs, and compacts. from the BMW Group as The ADVAN Sport V105 original equipment on both runflat tyre is derived from the new BMW X3 and X4 the award winning ADVAN models. Sport V105 summer pattern. In addition to excellent Available in a number of key wet weather reliability, high sizes from 16” – 20”, it is the speed stability and enhanced ideal replacement tyre for a steering precision, the number of executive saloons ADVAN Sport ‘ZPS’ and ‘E’ and performance vehicles derivatives are both that are fitted as standard designed to allow the car to with runflat tyres. continue driving for up to 50 Featuring the latest miles at a maximum speed For further details about the ADVAN Sport V105 Yokohama advanced of 50mph following a ZPS or other products within Yokohama’s technologies, the ADVAN complete loss of air comprehensive range of passenger car tyres, Sport has been selected by pressure. visit: www.yokohama.co.uk.
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RUN FLAT TYRES the event of a puncture, but in everyday Maxxis car tyres are available to buy The Long-Lasting driving too. from Stapleton’s Tyre Services “Great comfort, handling and looks… Tel: (0870 60 54321) Runflat Tyre from Tyres took a few hits on our roads, but did For more information visit: great. I’m very satisfied so far.” – BMW www.maxxis.co.uk Maxxislmost every production BMW and 320i driver, TyreReviews.co.uk, January many Mercedes, Audi and Mini 2019. Avehicles are fitted with runflat tyres, Mileage is another important factor to enabling the driver to travel to their these drivers, as particularly BMWs, nearest tyre fitter without fitting a spare. Mercedes and Audis are popular choices The Maxxis Victra M36+ Runflat not only for both business and luxury drivers. The offers this, but also offers comfort and Victra M36+ is proven to offer high longevity too. mileage for ultimate customer satisfaction: The Victra M36+ Runflat contains “Swapped out of 4x Continental, 2 after strengthened sidewalls in order to less than 40k. Had Maxxis on for manage the weight of the vehicle 20,000[km] thus far and BMW inspection temporarily, even in the event of a showed minimal wear on all 4. Should get puncture stripping the tyre of the air another 40,000[km] according to the inside. Due to their construction, runflat technician.” – BMW 118d driver, tyres can be susceptible to lower comfort TyreReviews.co.uk, August 2019. levels in everyday driving, and abnormal The Victra M36+ is an affordable wear due to their unique construction. But runflat for everyday drivers looking for a not the Victra M36+. low-maintenance, high-comfort tyre. Designed specifically for vehicles Available in sizes from 205/55 R16 to where drivers may wish to opt for an 245/50 R18, this tyre is suitable for BMW aftermarket runflat option, the Victra M36+ 1 Series through to 8 Series, as well as is designed with this driver in mind. A SUV and M models and a range of other quiet, comfortable ride with substantial vehicles including Minis, Audis, Mercedes, grip ensures driver satisfaction not just in VWs and many more.
developments in Run-Flat Technology Bridgestone to Offer DriveGuard Run-Flat have been central to this shift. Bridgestone first introduced the Technology on its Main Product Lines technology to the world in the 80s, ridgestone, the world’s number and now even more drivers can one tyre and rubber company , is experience its benefits, which is in Bcommitted to provide solutions to the line with Bridgestone’s ongoing real problems drivers face on the commitment to road safety. roads. Journeys interrupted by a Bringing DriveGuard RFT to punctured or damaged tyre cause Turanza, Blizzak and Weather delays, inconveniences and can lead Control lines to dangerous situations. To combat Even when faced with punctures, this issue, Bridgestone has expanded air leaks or tyre damage, Bridgestone its proprietary and revolutionary DriveGuard RFT enables drivers to DriveGuard Run-Flat Technology keep control and continue driving (RFT), which is available on its main safely for 50 miles at speeds up to product lines.This is a leap forward 50mph. Consumers will now be able for everyday drivers in terms of safety, to experience these crucial safety convenience and peace of mind as benefits alongside the performance DriveGuard RFT will allow them to capabilities of the Turanza, Blizzak keep going even in case of a and Weather Control tyre ranges. puncture. The availability of Run-Flat For almost 90 years, Bridgestone Technology on main product lines for has provided drivers with the replacement market is unique to the confidence to get where they need to industry, as all other tyre brands go as conveniently and safely as restrict the technology to tyres possible. During this time the equipped as original equipment on business has transformed from a specific car models. Bridgestone’s leading tyre manufacturer to a tyres with DriveGuard RFT can be solutions leader in mobility, and fitted on any car equipped with TPMS.
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Falken Runflats for Summer or Winter he runflat version of Falken’s and all featuring XL load popular EUROWINTER HS01 ratings. Falken uses ultra- Tpattern will be available in seven sizes precise NEO-T01 this coming winter season. Technology in the manufacturing process of Maintaining the same characteristics these premium runflats, as the EUROWINTER HS01 that has which builds each tyre received strong results in independent around a precision moulded tyre tests, the EUROWINTER HS01 metal core, including RUNFLAT delivers excellent grip in wrapping the tread and snow, ice and wet weather as well as sidewall material using a outstanding aquaplaning resistance and ‘ribbon’ method. There is no directional stability. With Falken’s ‘limp overlapping, joins or home mode’, the runflat pattern extends deformation of the mobility in zero-pressure situations to compound during enable travel of a further 50 miles at a vulcanisation for the utmost maximum speed of 50mph in the event product quality and of a puncture. consistency. The EUROWINTER HS01 The EUROWINTER HS01 RUNFLAT RUNFLAT is available in is available in seven sizes spanning 17– seven sizes spanning 17– 21 inches, series 35–50, in H and V 21 inches, series 35–50, in speed categories. H and V speed categories.
For those seeking summer runflat options, Falken’s award-winning AZENIS FK510 RUNFLAT is available in nine fitment options covering 18-19 inches, series 35-50, Y speed rating,
The patented, low cost Multiband is a In the event of a puncture the tyre on Keeping Control lightweight well-filler band that converts a the left is able to fall into the wheel well standard alloy or steel wheel into a safety and drive on the rim making control After a Puncture wheel - protecting you and expensive difficult, whilst on the right it is fitted with eeping control of a vehicle following a wheels from damage, it even helps Tyron Multiband, which guarantees to puncture or blow out can be the prevent wheelbox and bodywork damage keep the tyre in contact with the road Kdifference between life or death. The caused by a flailing tyre. surface and the driver able to maintain major issue is the tyre becoming loose, The Tyron Multiband does not affect control. running on the rims and the driver not fuel consumption, acceleration or braking, Link to video: being able to control the vehicle and get it it has no moving parts and does not affect https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W to a place of safety. Locking the tyre onto wheel balancing. The Multiband is fitted for HxDC1G_Cf0 the wheel rim will ensure that the tyre the life of the wheel and is maintenance rubber stays in contact with the road free. surface and the driver is able to maintain Tyron Multibands can be control. fitted to any vehicle – car, bus, All wheels have a ‘fitting well’ in them. It truck, ambulance, trailer or is there for fitting and removal of tyres, but caravan – which has inflated it’s this well that can be dangerous when tyres. In some countries it is you have a puncture. When the tyre is mandatory to fit Multibands. inflated, it is held in place by air pressure For tyre fitters and dealers but when the pressure is lost, the tyre can fitting Tyron Multiband has been move around freely and drop into the made easy, it only needs normal fitting well. fitter tools or a portable fitting The Tyron Multiband is guaranteed to system that is stored in the lock the tyre onto the wheel rim. vehicle. 37 PAGE 38.qxp_Layout 1 03/06/2020 23:16 Page 1
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Tyre Technician Professional Development
ince its formation in 1930, the NTDA Group’s, ‘Best Practice Guidelines 2018’, self-regulation schemes have proven has been at the forefront of produced to assist technicians whilst highly effective in other industries. professional development for technicians working at the roadside and follows S The NTDA TTPDS is based on the intervening when, and where, necessary to PAS43-2018, a management document following structure: develop occupational standards, introduce published by the BSI (British Standards • Licensed Retail Tyre Technician training and licensing schemes and Institute). LRTT) support qualification development across The REACT Photo ID Card is valid for 5 • Licensed Vehicle Service Technician the UK. In recent years, the greatest years, after which time the technician (LVST) successes have been REACT and the needs to attend refresher training to • Licensed Commercial Tyre Technician Tyre Technician Professional Development maintain current competence. The card (LCTT) Scheme. must be issued to, and always carried by, REACT the technician so that when asked, they To date, close to 1000 technicians have This scheme was launched in 2011 in can prove identity and prove that they are achieved one of the TTPDS 5 year response to a number of tragic deaths of a trained to work safely at the roadside. licenses so this, combined with REACT commercial tyre technicians. REACT has To date 6575 technicians have been and the launch of the new Specialist Tyre become the leading safety training initiative trained, assessed as competent and Operative apprenticeship standard in 2019, across the UK and more recently, in the issued with a REACT licence card. which is being delivered by leading training Republic of Ireland. Tyre Technician Professional provider REMIT Group and also supported Supported by leading tyre Development Scheme (TTPDS) by NTDA members such as Lodge Tyre manufacturers, distributors, Highways This scheme was introduced following Co., Micheldever and Kwik Fit, tyre England and the Irish Tyre Industry the huge success of the REACT scheme, technician professional development is Association (ITIA), the REACT Licence to the recent changes to the apprenticeship currently in a better place, but there is still Work Safely at the Roadside has become framework and the general interest much work to be done to ensure we the de facto licence for technicians expressed by tyre retailers to have a address current and future skills shortages. responding to roadside tyre incidents. standardised licensing scheme for retail The NTDA monitors the qualifications of centre-based personnel. For more information contact the the technicians and approves and verifies This scheme, effectively, is intended to NTDA : 01296 482128 or training providers delivering the REACT act as a form of self-regulation for the tyre Email: [email protected] ‘best practice’ training programme. retail industry and represents a very The REACT training programme, which exciting opportunity for both employers and is broken down into 3 core modules employees in that it improves the mobility namely Health and Safety, Customer of tyre technicians by providing them with a Service and Assessing the Roadside nationally recognised licence designed to Situation, also follows the SURVIVE demonstrate their competency. Similar
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Sustaining the Future of the Classic Car Industry Through Apprenticeships lack of sufficiently skilled technicians working within the vintage vehicle Aindustry could decrease the value of classic cars on the road, unless a sufficient pipeline of fresh talent is pumped into the sector – which is worth “The need to harness fresh talent to has set up two dedicated sister divisions: £5.5 billion to the UK economy. preserve the skills, knowledge and Autotech Training and Autotech According to the last National Historic enthusiasm required to maintain and Apprentice. With a firm understanding of Vehicle Survey, the industry employs restore the world’s finest classic motor apprenticeship frameworks and funding around 34,900 people, with a third of the vehicles is vital.” Explains John routes, Autotech Recruit were able to UK’s population seeing historic vehicles Pitchforth, Managing Director of HSA. offer apprentice levy guidance and as an important element of the UK's HSA manages the entire process of assistance to HSA and umbrella heritage. Classic cars are shipped to the recruiting apprentices for the industry, company, Exchequer Solutions, on how UK from across the globe for the niche from establishing the employers exact to access funds within the levy pot to attention the country’s specialist vehicle requirements, advertising the vacancies, support apprentice training. technicians can offer however, while it is facilitating candidate interviews, through “The Apprentice Levy is largely an essential that the UK maintains its to delivering high quality off-the-job unknown quantity to many people,” position as a hub for these valuable training and work based assessments comments Mandla Ndhlovu, Head of commodities, there needs to be a focus over three years at its dedicated training Autotech Apprentice & Training. “Critically on ensuring that there is a sufficient line facility located within Bicester Heritage. if a company’s levy pot remains unused, of succession to ensure the skills and “HSA has raised the understanding and 24 months after investing, these funds knowledge required for mechanical credibility of the career opportunities will “expire” and be reclaimed by the engineering, coachbuilding and trim are available in this exciting and dynamic government, rather than being maintained for the future. industry. In the post-Covid world we need redistributed. Businesses need to ask For almost two decades, the classic to ensure the funding is there to support advise to ensure that they fully exploit the car sector has suffered a severe lack of employers who want to take apprentices opportunities the levy fund can yield.” skills, as a result of young technicians on.” “Autotech Recruit was founded on the coming into the automotive sector having Apprentice funding can be problematic overriding principle to close the skills gap been educated in servicing vehicles and much of 2017’s Apprenticeship Levy within the automotive industry. through computer diagnostics, rather than has often been shrouded in confusion, Apprentices are integral to futureproof opening a bonnet. with only 8% of companies, over the £3 the industry and while much is given over With an ageing workforce, the need for million payroll threshold, accessing their to the skills shortage within modern technicians trained in the classic art of apprenticeship pot for training. vehicle sectors, the classic car industry is restoring and maintaining vintage cars Autotech Recruit, the UK’s leading an integral part of the UK economy and it was becoming acute, so, with no official employment solutions provider for the is essential that all routes are explored to training provider in existence offering an automotive industry works closely with ensure the sector is sustained.” Gavin appropriate apprenticeship, The Heritage apprenticeship and training providers and White CEO, Autotech Recruit. Skills Academy (HSA) was formed in 2017 to educate the next generation of heritage engineers. Coinciding with the Government’s termination of apprenticeship frameworks in favour of new standards, HSA, alongside Jaguar Land Rover Classics and the FBHVC (Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs) trailblazed the development of a new qualification for the automotive restoration industry. Since the ‘Heritage Engineering Technician Apprenticeship’ was approved in August 2018, HSA has subsequently recruited 70 apprentices on behalf of 65 of the UK’s leading Classic Vehicle Specialists. 39 PAGE 40.qxp_Layout 1 04/06/2020 14:23 Page 1
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Autotech Recruit Launches Free Virtual Training Platform
urveying its network of over 450 within the industry – and its dedicated dedicated training facility, to ensure they temporary vehicle technicians and Autotech Training division is testament to are trained to their specific standards SMOT testers during the unprecedented this. before filling labour shortfalls. lockdown, Autotech Recruit has “While supporting the industry as a “As temporary technicians, our responded to calls for greater training by whole with training provisions, we have contractors have the ability to take control launching its own platform on Our Virtual used this lockdown period to speak to our of their own career progression. We are Academy – enabling contractors to contractors and understand what they are dedicated to supporting their ambitions, access FREE training. looking for to take their careers to the and providing them with training In addition, as the training provision next level.” Comments Simon King, provisions where we possibly can to not will incorporate courses in Hybrid and Managing Director of Autotech Recruit. only demonstrate our commitment to Electric vehicles, the move is also set to “With training factoring highly amongst them, but to ensure that they remain agile underpin Autotech Recruit’s objective to them, we have brought forward plans to within this rapidly evolving industry. make all contractors fully conversant in create a training platform and worked Effectively, we are putting our money these vehicles by the end of 2020. with Our Virtual Academy to launch our where our mouth is.” Following the survey results which own online provision which is immediately Alongside Electric and Hybrid vehicle saw 60% say they would like to available to our contractors.” training, Autotech Recruit contractors will undertake further training, Autotech While virtual courses have previously also gain access to a vast array of Recruit has invested in the site and been available to contractors at a nationally recognised training content developed an exclusive platform with Our discount, this isn’t the first time Autotech such as emissions, diesel diagnostics Virtual Academy. With access to 180 Recruit has provided free training. In and air conditioning servicing. online training chapters, tutorials and final 2018, the company launched its Significantly, the platform also features tests, contractors can fully maximise the Manufacturer Led Recruitment a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) which current enforced downtime to upskill. programme to help leading UK car will assist contractors in identifying their With over 70% of technicians seeking manufacturers overcome significant loss individual training needs, while ensuring employment through Autotech Recruit of revenue through the skills shortage. Autotech Recruit maintains its promise to citing lack of progression as the Under the programme, a group of clients to supply highly trained vehicle overriding factor for them wanting to regionally based temporary vehicle technicians. move on, the company has always been technicians are sent on an intensive a driving advocate for lifelong learning training course, at each manufacturer’s How garages will operate in the short-term once lockdown measures are eased remains unclear, however, one thing is certain, vehicle technicians and MOT testers will play a crucial role in dealing with the inevitable demand. Simon concludes: “The industry was already suffering with a shortage of skills, so as many garages remain closed, it is essential that our contractors maintain and improve their skill set to ensure they are ready to fill the inevitable labour shortages once the automotive aftermarket re-opens.”
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Roadside Safety Ltd Training
their customers. All candidates are provided with an individual report detailing their performance and achievements during training and this can feed into personal development and training yres are the foundation for safe driving 45 years in the industry. Stuart has seen records for their employer. so when things go wrong there can be many changes over the years and is A new initiative of creating Training Tdevastating consequences. Many people passionate about providing high quality Partnerships with their customers is give little thought to their tyres until there is accredited training in all aspects of tyre proving to be extremely popular with a problem and if this occurs on a fitting and associated health and safety. several large organisations signing up to motorway, dual carriageway or main road, Courses include commercial tyre the scheme. These partnerships recognise they then turn to those who are (including specialist wheels), earthmover, the professional manner in which these considered the fourth emergency service; industrial, agricultural as well as car tyre, Partners develop, train and reward their tyre, rescue and recovery technicians. all certified by IMI and recognised staff. A tailored and agreed programme of Now more than ever, technicians are nationally as the leading accreditation courses are offered to directly meet the asked to work under extremely dangerous body. specific needs of the company and their conditions and employers have a Roadside Safety Ltd are proud employees and the partnership offers responsibility to ensure their staff are fully members of the NTDA, and a certified many benefits including preferential rates, trained and up to date with current training centre for the REACT- Working discounts and recognition of staff legislation and best working practices. Safely at the Roadside qualification and members through an awards scheme for Tyre technician safety and professional the Tyre Technician Professional the “Best Tyre Technician in their specific development is key to maintaining a stable Development Scheme – a pioneering field” workforce and encouraging new people initiative developed to professionalise the In this rapidly changing world, it’s into the sector. industry and encourage recognition of important to have an holistic approach to Roadside Safety Ltd was established in continuous professional development. training and professional development in 2011 by Stuart Powell, former UK Training What sets Roadside Safety apart from order to ensure a highly trained and Manager for Goodyear Dunlop and well other training organisations, is the close motivated workforce, something Roadside versed in all things tyre related, with over working relationship they develop with Safety are proud to be part of.
• Wheel Alignment, • Refrigerant Handling How We Have Kept Garages Training • Oxy-Acetylene. rofit From Training Partnership Ltd meaning that anyone completing a course • Manual Handling (PFTP) has needed to change its will be working to current industry and These courses can then be used to Ptraining offering in the current climate, with government standards. “Offering training enable candidates to apply for the various the latest initiative being MOT Tester to groups of no more than six candidates NTDA licences which are available, Training and MOT Test Centre Manager at a time is the secret to the quality of our including Licenced Retail Tyre Technician training now being available online. This training and why our customers keep and Licensed Retail Service Technician enables those who are furloughed the coming back” said Alison Higginson. which means that companies can opportunity to still learn, ready for the PFTP wants to be the “one stop shop” demonstrate to customers the high surge in MOTs that will occur later in the for all the training needs for the industry, standards their staff can work to. year. Dean Richardson of Protyre said “the with help and advice given on health and Having supported and trained for many modernisation of the MOT training process safety manual writing, first aid, companies within the industry over the last is great news for the industry and we management skills and risk assessments. two decades, including Michelin, Protyre, already have candidates using it Steve Andrews, owner of Steve Andrews Selecta Tyre, Contintental Tyres and many successfully.” PFTP are also able to offer Tyres said “The insight of PFTP to protect others, Alison Higginson, Managing the Level 3 Vehicle Inspection course for independent operations, has opened the Director of PFTP said “we really value the those staff who would like to become an educational door required today to survive relationship that we have with our MOT tester but do not have the required and cater for a completely unpredictable customers and feel that the support we qualification. market place we find ourselves in these can give them in terms of training is PFTP has been at the forefront of days. valuable to their businesses.” training candidates within the industry for PFTP has also been offering its IMI Visit our website at: over twenty four years, working with the QAP awards on a range of practical www.profitfromtraining.org.uk for more National Tyre Distributors Association and skills such as; information or to book training, other industry bodies to ensure that the • High Performance Tyre Fitting contact: courses offered are continually updated • Brake Fitting, [email protected] 41 PAGE 42.qxp_Layout 1 04/06/2020 14:51 Page 1
INDUSTRY TRAINING strategies to keep customers loyal during working in the commercial department, Pirelli Launches lockdown, more details on the there are five digital marketing and client characteristics of the latest Pirelli tyre management webinars available. These New Digital range, activities to highlight Pirelli make it possible to maximise digital campaigns (such as sustainability, natural opportunities for client interaction even Training rubber supply chains, and brand value) during the current restrictions, with the irelli’s training activities never stop, as well as new processes to streamline objective of building a new working and now an important innovation has sales and service management. relationship when business activities fully Pbeen introduced. With the Covid-19 Thanks to the use of different digital resume. pandemic putting everyday life on hold, communications channels such as email, Mattia Bussacchini, Pirelli’s Senior Pirelli has launched a new package of the B2B site, the e-learning platform, Vice President of Commercial virtual training initiatives for its dealers webinars, and virtual meetings, a number Operations, said: “We think it's important and their salesforce. From mid-March, of different articles, manuals, interviews, to offer our colleagues and dealers digital tyre dealers and Pirelli employees have video tutorials and technical courses are tools that will be useful even in the been able to take part in new online at the disposal of both car and moto tyre current situation. The use of the most training sessions, adding to the existing dealers. This will allow them to undertake modern and innovative communications technical e-learning programme from training activities whenever they like by methods is a something in which Pirelli Tyrecampus and Pirelli’s own internal connecting remotely. These materials are has always invested and shared with its Commercial Academy. The goal is to available in the native languages of all commercial partners. This new initiative construct a new way of working with the major countries where Pirelli is will allow staff working in sales, as well as customers, which will to some extent present, starting in Italy and then moving tyre dealers, to discover new ways of shape how the tyre market works in on to the rest of Europe, as well as promoting our products and doing future. America and Russia. In 2019, Pirelli’s e- business digitally, reinforcing the learning initiatives involved around 6000 relationship with customers and offering a NEW DIGITAL TRAINING FOR TYRE tyre dealers around the world, thanks to a better service. DEALERS multilingual interactive programme. This new initiative aimed at tyre dealers will feature an interactive email VIRTUAL LEARNING FOR PIRELLI’S sent out every week with content COMMERCIAL STAFF focussed on the best commercial For the salesforce and all other staff
Many are also backed up by adjustment and checking a vehicle’s Snap-on Training downloadable guides, which can be ride height. sers of Snap-on garage equipment used to help with the self-installation and handheld diagnostic platforms and set-up of products such as the Sun The Snap-on website also features a Ucan improve their knowledge with a DGA5000 emissions analyser and the gallery of videos about the company’s series of free online training videos and KoolKare range of air conditioning Sun and Hofmann wheel balancers and guides. recycling units. tyre changers, demonstrating their capabilities in making technicians’ lives Snap-on has a dedicated section on The content for Snap-on’s handheld easier. its website for the content, which covers units includes individual product training vehicle diagnostics, MOT and emissions, modules, which can be followed in New videos and guides are added wheel alignment and air conditioning. order to help technicians really get to regularly and everything is accessible grips with the platforms, along with the at no cost, all day every day. The material provides customers with Diagnostic Quick Tips series of videos. expert training and advice on how to Visit: make the most of their products, from the These are each based around a diagnostics.snapon.co.uk/training initial set-up and configuration to specific problem and detail the steps to see all of the training content advanced operation and handy hints on required to diagnose and solve it using available. Videos for the diagnostic how to use the equipment when faced a Snap-on tool, aided by step-by-step platforms are also available at the with specific problems on vehicles. instructions and screenshots from the Snap-on Diagnostics UK YouTube diagnostic software. channel Videos are presented by Snap-on’s industry experts in a way that gives Users of the John Bean wheel viewers clear information on what they alignment systems can also benefit can do in order to help make the most of from videos showing them how to their investment in equipment for their perform particular tasks with their workshop. machines, including drag link
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INDUSTRY TRAINING customer portals and Learning improve every aspect of Schrader Schrader Introduces Management Systems. I am excited Academy’s online and offline presence, about taking our former TPMS E-training and I’m extremely proud to share the new an Updated TPMS platform to the next level! I hope that platform with the public. The website will Educational visitors will enjoy additional educational continue to advance in terms of content, resources as well as the new look and and I encourage users to reach out to us Platformchrader TPMS Solutions, the feel of our Schrader Academy brand. The in case of specific use-cases.” automotive aftermarket brand of new site is another piece in the Schrader Visitors are encouraged to explore SSensata Technologies and world leader in Academy’s development strategy, and we www.tpmsacademy.com, sign up for TPMS, is pleased to launch its new hope that it will grow to become a trusted the TPMS E-Training Course and educational platform under online resource for TPMS education!”- secure their digital certificate after www.TPMSAcademy.com. The website is says Mariam Lochoshvili, Marketing successful completion of the training. a clear representation of Schrader’s Communications Manager EMEA at For more information, please contact: commitment to supporting TPMS Schrader TPMS Solutions. “We strive to [email protected]. education and training in the aftermarket. Having been in the pipeline for the past few months, the updated site hosts the industry’s first TPMS E-Training Course, as well as multiple training resources such as technical service bulletins, training videos, technical articles,etc. With a fresh look and feel, the new site gives users the opportunity to easily navigate through - delivering a fully responsive experience and providing a seamless transition from desktop to mobile browsing. “Schrader’s TPMS E-Training Course is now SCORM compatible, which allows users to integrate the training in various
“In the past, we could only provide our Bridgestone European regional Gold Bridgestone courses remotely, by way of a visit to award for its contribution to Education and Transform Training customers’ premises. Although we will health and safety in the commercial o supplement Bridgestone’s portfolio continue to offer training courses at tyre vehicle world. of industry-recognised qualifications at dealer locations around the UK, the Fleet operators have gained life-saving Tcustomers’ headquarters, Bridgestone purpose-built facility will offer the ideal knowledge and safety steps in the event also boasts a dedicated centre of its own environment and equipment to achieve of a roadside breakdown. at the Motor Industry Research our course objectives.” This course can be provided at MIRA, Association (MIRA) in Warwickshire. Bridgestone has won the NTDA’s Staff along with a number of others including The significant investment boosts Training & Development award three manual handling & lifting, commercial Bridgestone’s current offering and is seen times in the past five years and the wheel security and truck tyre inspection & as a huge statement of intent as the company also became the first major tyre regrooving. company offers a suite of practical manufacturer to offer a courses which will be relevant when new accreditation for technicians are out on the road and professionals to benefit tending to tyre related call-outs. from – the Society of Bridgestone’s training and Operations Engineers’ development manager Paul Turner said: (SOE) Commercial Tyre “This facility is a game-changer for us, as Technician Licence. This we now have an easily accessible, licence aims to regulate dedicated centre in central England which the industry and provide offers the perfect environment for a sense of ‘best practice’ technicians to learn from. with an approved “The centre boasts a custom-built standard that everyone trailer rig from which a lot of hands-on can aspire to achieve. wheel security courses can be based Meanwhile, around, while more specialised topics Bridgestone’s REACT such as locking rims, wheel flanges and Roadside Tyre tubeless tyres can all be covered on-site Technician Training too. course won the 43 PAGE 44.qxp_Layout 1 03/06/2020 23:20 Page 1
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MTS Training Programme Gets Inflated with Ramped up Online Offering
icheldever Tyre Services’ long- dinner with us and have some fun whilst through popular digital conferencing tools, standing partnership approach has learning. where we are delivering content more Mbeen further embraced by customers during “The uptake on this was rising focused on business advice for centres the uncertainty of the COVID19 crisis. consistently and rapidly as word spread that wanting to re-open in a safe and The company’s award winning Added our customers could improve their responsible way. Value Benefits (AVB) Programme includes businesses and instil this additional “Much of the content we have around business development guidance, a knowledge and expertise without having to dealing with telephone enquiries and substantial training offering and even invest heavily in wage costs, travel and customer reassurance is more valid than marketing support to allow dealers to fees. ever as motorists seek peace of mind.” compete on far more than price alone. “Our approach has evolved as we have To that end, MTS has also introduced a Businesses in the sector get to grips listened to our customers and we have ‘Safe Service Pledge’ which helps dealers with the ‘new normal’ and look to recover as even started delivering two sessions per to quickly demonstrate to customers that quickly as possible, MTS are making their day in some locations to accommodate shift health and safety is at the top of their courses and content even more accessible patterns and ensure that businesses can agenda when taking care of them and their than before. still successfully trade without disruption.” vehicles. Wholesale Director Graham Mitchell And although the COVID19 situation Graham said: “Returning to work is a said: “In the industry training has historically has, for the time being, put on-hold the burning topic and giving the retailers and always been very limited, and what was ‘face to face’ elements of the AVB scheme, their teams the reassurance that all the available was either expensive or restrictive the support structure itself has never been right boxes have been ticked in terms of in terms of commitment of time, travel and more relevant or in-demand. colleague and customer safety is a must. cost. He said: “Clearly we have had to evolve Vehicle cleansing, hand sanitising, “We wanted to change that approach so, to a responsible way of working, and we payment methods, customer limits and for years, we had focused our efforts on have now created content available online much more are covered – as well as bringing the training to the customers when around the key areas of knowledge, marketing these processes correctly to they wanted it, be that during the day or in confidence and structure that centres can ensure that people know you are open and evenings where team members could be guide their teams to at their convenience. have their wellbeing at the forefront of your encouraged to stay behind, have some “We are developing ‘live’ training thinking.”
Snap-on Helps Technicians get
Started nap-on is making it easier than ever for professional technicians to find Sthe best Intelligent Diagnostics-enabled platform for their specific needs with the addition of a tool matcher feature on its website. Technicians can click on the “Let’s Get Started” button to complete a short survey about the jobs they perform every day and the features that they use or believe would come in handy. products increase in features and What makes it unique is that it Once they hit the “OK” button, they’ll capabilities. anticipates the next move to help them receive a recommendation for the right Technicians using the tool matcher through every step by only displaying Snap-on Intelligent Diagnostics tool for feature will be able to increase their own information relevant to the specific them – either ZEUS® or TRITON-D8® understanding about the innovation vehicle and fault code. The results give technicians an inside Intelligent Diagnostics and how it To learn more information about overview of the product and allows them saves significant time and boosts Snap-on Intelligent Diagnostics, visit to watch a video as well as request a productivity in their work day. diagnostics.snapon.co.uk/tool-matcher demonstration from their local Snap-on Intelligent Diagnostics helps or talk to a Snap-on franchisee or other franchisee or other representative. technicians by providing them with sales representative. The tool matcher also provides a everything they need and nothing that comparison of the Intelligent Diagnostics they don’t, helping to guide them directly range and shows how the different to the fix and eliminating guesswork. 44 PAGE 45.qxp_Layout 1 03/06/2020 23:21 Page 1
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS will help me as I begin work here. There Autogem are so many opportunities for Autogem utogem is promising to provide even to maximise and I am already putting more solutions for its customers plans in place to make sure that we do, Aafter appointing a new specialist by speaking to the right people and business development manager to building strong relationships from there.” complement its range of industry leading Autogem’s Managing Director aftermarket products. Prashant Chopra said: “We are delighted Adam Livett will bring 23 years of to have Adam on board. He brings a main vehicle dealer experience to the wealth of experience to the role and his new role and is already pledging to ‘fulfil enthusiasm and pro-active attitude customers’ needs and look after them’, said: “I have always been struck shone through when we first spoke rather than simply sell them products Autogem’s overarching portfolio of many years ago. alone. products. So many of them save time “Adam’s main dealer experience will Adam already had favourable first and improve engagement. And also be invaluable and we look forward to impressions of Autogem after selling the importantly, they assist in increasing generating more interest in our products brand’s consumables solutions when in revenue streams on the forecourt. as a result, which will help provide them a similar role at Vauxhall. “I have a number of years’ experience with greater opportunities to engage with The 42-year-old, who has also on the main dealer side of the industry their end-users and also create extra worked as a parts manager for Toyota, and I do believe that the insight I have demand themselves.
new flatter structure to help our teams Michelin make faster decisions and be more ichelin has named two National Sales reactive to our customers’ individual needs. Managers to look after its car tyre “Ensuring complete customer Mbusiness in the retail, wholesale and fleet satisfaction is a top priority at all levels markets across the UK and Ireland. within Michelin; these changes will directly support that.” Evans, 34, will be responsible for a nine-strong team looking after key accounts, including national wholesalers and fleet customers – an area where Michelin enjoys a significant market share. Aylward, 51, takes over an eight-strong Commenting on his appointment, team responsible for sales to regional Evans says: “I’m committed to creating a dealers and several hundred independent positive experience for customers at every tyre retailers across the UK and Ireland. The move sees Andrew Evans stage, by making it as easy as possible to Aylward says: “This new structure gives appointed to the new role of National Sales do business with us and providing the best us the opportunity to take decisions at a Manager B2C – Key Accounts, and Andy support for the new innovations we bring to local level, ensuring that everything we do Aylward take on the new role of National market. Products such as our award- will give the maximum support to our Sales Manager B2C – Territories. winning Michelin CrossClimate ranges put dealers. It’s going to give us more flexibility Announcing the appointments, Pierre- us in a great position to help customers than ever before, meaning we can build Louis Dubourdeau, Sales Director, says: unlock savings, and in the current climate closer relationships with our partners and “Michelin is a proudly customer-centric we know that’s going to be central to any ensure we are providing the support they business, and these roles form part of a purchasing decision.” need, precisely where they need it.”
expanded Sailun European Head Office delighted to welcome him to our Senior Sailun Europe in Frankfurt, Germany. Management Team. We wish him every n a move designed to further strengthen This appointment became effective success for the future and to the the Sailun European management May 4th, 2020. continued growth and development of Iteam, and aligned to Sailun’s stated With substantial industry experience our European business.” objective of growing their European across EMEA and Asia-Pacific, with Gareth added: “I am delighted to be market share, Sailun Group are delighted several prestigious brands (and most joining Sailun at a very exciting time for to announce the appointment of Gareth recently, Falken Tyres), Passmore is a the Group, the individual brands, its Passmore as Senior Vice President significant and prestigious appointment people and its partners. As exemplified (PCR and TBR Tyres). for the Sailun Group. by the investment in the sponsorship of Gareth will, along with Courtland Chen Huang commented: “Gareth both Valencia CF by Sailun, and of West Michaels (responsible for the Specialty will be responsible for all of the Ham United by its sister brand, RoadX, Tyre area), report directly to Sailun operational, sales and marketing there is a strategic desire to expand in Group’s European President, Chen aspects of the PCR and TBR Tyre Europe – I am excited by the potential Huang, and will work from the recently- divisions of Sailun Europe, and we are future possibilities and opportunities.” 45 PAGE 46.qxp_Layout 1 04/06/2020 11:50 Page 1
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Toni Silfverberg has been appointed to Nokian Tyres plc Appontments lead Nokian Tyres’ new Marketing & okian Tyres’ Board of Directors has “I am very pleased to have Jukka Sales Excellence team. Silfverberg will appointed Jukka Moisio as Moisio starting to lead Nokian Tyres”, be a member of Nokian Tyres President and CEO of Nokian Tyres plc. says Jukka Hienonen, Chairman of N management team and report to Jukka Hille Korhonen will step down after Nokian Tyres’ Board of Directors. “Jukka Kasi, SVP Products and Marketing. leading the company for three years as Moisio has a proven record in Toni Silfverberg moves to the position President and CEO, and prior to that as successfully leading stock listed from Nokian Heavy Tyres, where he has a member of the Board of Directors, companies and company turnarounds, been leading sales and marketing building Nokian Tyres' success at both its delivering strong financial performance globally. Previously Silfverberg has home and growth markets. and shareholder returns. He also has a worked in international companies like deep understanding of the markets in H+H International A/S and Inion Oy, Central Europe and North America, where he had leading roles in sales and which are the key growth markets for marketing, finance and ICT. Nokian Tyres. Toni’s expertise is a great asset in this new position. With the new Marketing & Sales Excellence team we will further develop our customer value creation models and processes including the digital transformation of Nokian business. This will support us in accelerating our growth in North America and Central Jukka Moisio Europe as well as in strengthening our Jukka Moisio has a strong market leader positions in Nordics and background in leading international Russia, says Jukka Kasi, SVP Products companies. Toni Silfverberg and Marketing. Prometeon Appoints Ali Yilmaz as Marketing Manager rometeon Tyre Group has appointed and development. Prometeon has a effort to further build Prometeon’s Ali Yilmaz as Marketing Manager for tremendous product range and technical business with fleet operators and dealers, Pthe UK, Eire and Nordic countries. In this expertise, and our extensive distribution promoting the benefits of our excellent new position, he will report to Peter Fairlie, network allows us to provide great service tyre products and our best-in-class service Managing Director, and will lead the and support at a local level. My focus will proposition." company’s UK marketing team. be on supporting the sales and marketing Peter Fairlie adds: "I’m delighted to Ali Yilmaz brings to the role more than welcome Ali to the UK team. Prometeon is 10 years of tyre industry experience, the achieving significant growth in market last three years with Prometeon Tyre share in the UK as we build our business Group in Turkey and in Milan, Italy, at the with an increasing number of new fleet company’s European head office. Prior to contracts, and with dealers who are his new appointment, he was Prometeon increasingly recognising the value of our Marketing Manager for Turkey, Russia, competitive commercial and product Africa and the Middle East. propositions. Ali brings significant industry Ali Yilmaz says: "I’m very excited to be experience across a broad range of taking up this new position with international markets that will be Prometeon in the UK, and to be able to invaluable in supporting our further contribute to the company’s further growth business growth objectives."
Jon Cowles - CEO Micheldever Tyres Ltd icheldever Tyres are delighted to future and in particular their plan for the of the board will continue to work on announce that Jon Cowles has next 5 years. Jon will continue and their key priority, which is to make sure Mhas been appointed CEO of accelerate the success of MTS and they support their customers and staff. Micheldever Tyres Ltd. Duncan Wilkes Protyre. will move to become Vice Chairman. Duncan Wilkes as Vice Chairman will Having spent over 13 years with the remain involved in the Company but in a company as Acquisitions Director, non-executive, rather than a day to day Finance Director and more recently as executive role. He will both support Jon Chief Operating Officer, Jon Cowles is and the board as they develop and uniquely qualified to be their CEO. His adapt their strategy and also be experience gives him a comprehensive involved in specific projects as needed understanding of the company and the from time to time. industry, he has been key to the Over the coming weeks both Jon development of their planning for the Cowles and Duncan Wilkes and the rest 46 PAGE 47.qxp_Layout 1 03/06/2020 23:22 Page 1
MOTORSPORT
RallyX Nordic Update on Nysum and Finnskogbanen Events allyX Nordic presented by Cooper end of August make it impossible for unfortunately no other way,” said Jan- Tires regrets to confirm that the the RallyX Nordic race meetings at the Erik Steen, CEO of RallyX Nordic RNysum and Finnskogbanen rounds on two tracks to go ahead as planned. promoter, RX Promotion. the series’ 2020 calendar will not be This follows last month’s news that “We have seen so many able to take place on their original the Höljes curtain-raiser has had to be championships and events all around dates due to the ongoing COVID-19 postponed on similar grounds. Series the world impacted by the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. organisers are currently working hard pandemic, and RallyX Nordic is not Nysum in Denmark had initially to evaluate all options and possible immune to its effects. The limit of 500 been scheduled to host rounds three dates and keeping a close eye on the people does not even cover and four of the season on 6/7 June, evolving COVID situation, and will everybody required to run the race with rounds five and six at communicate more information once it weekends – from competitors to Finnskogbanen in Norway following on is available. officials and media – and in all cases, 25/26 July. Unfortunately, recent “It is obviously regrettable that we safety must be the absolute priority. government announcements in both find ourselves in the position of having We are working hard to find a solution countries prohibiting major gatherings to postpone more race meetings, but and hope to have some positive news of 500 people or more until at least the in the current climate, there is to share soon.”
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Hankook Becomes Founding Partner of the DTM Esports Classic Challenge
hrilling Motorsport, hgh speeds and “For us as a long-standing partner of sport, are enriched by expert interviews the best racing tyres for the DTM the DTM, it was only logical for us to and post-race analysis. In the simulation Tcars. This has been the image of DTM drive our joint and successful on RaceRoom, every bend, every inch of races as we have known. cooperation forward in these challenging asphalt and the different lighting Premium tyre maker Hankook is now times in the DTM Esports Classic conditions have been recreated with entering the virtual world of motorsport Challenge. As the DTM's tyre partner, we great attention to detail by the best track and, together with DTM is to become a also bring the required expertise from designers in the industry. And of course, founding partner of the DTM Esports the real world to this virtual format as legendary tracks such as the Classic Challenge. The newly created motorsport and the joy of fair competition Nürburgring, Monza, Zolder, Spa race series brings together 15 current are not bound to a specific platform. We Francorchamps or Brands Hatch also and former drivers of the DTM and the are therefore delighted to be represented feature. DTM Trophy as well as well-known in the Esports Classic Challenge with “Since real worldwide racetracks are influencers from the virtual racing scene Hankook as the motorsport brand,” closed due to the coronavirus, we have with a further five participants each from comments Manfred Sandbichler, seen a tremendous growth in online the RaceRoom community. These Hankook Motorsport Director Europe. racing. Now that the world's top drivers challengers will be selected from the top The Sunday races take place using all want to compete and as high-end 100 fastest racers, who proved cars from different DTM eras, from the PCs and affordable simulators narrow themselves in a qualification round for 1992 season's classic cars to the more the gap between the real and virtual the first race which started on 27th April. contemporary models of the 2016 worlds, Esports is already an important As is customary in international season. The one-hour races are divided part of the motorsport scene,” says motorsport, the races will be into two qualifying sessions and races Marcel Mohaupt, managing director of professionally commentated in English. each, which, just like in real professional ITR.
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Bridgestone Partners with Milestone
•for RIDE 4,RIDE the latest 4installment of the popular video game series, aims to be the ultimate competitive game experience for two wheel enthusiasts. • Riders around the world have the opportunity to experience the performance and durability of Bridgestone tyres in the virtual world. • The game features dedicated Bridgestone game modes, menus, and sponsored tracks.
ridgestone has announced a Endurance World, a brand-new game virtual world by partnering with Milestone, partnership with Italian game mode dedicated to distance motorcycle a proven leader in two wheel simulation Bdeveloper, Milestone, on the latest races, will be one of the key features in games” – commented Nico Thuy, Head of installment of the popular RIDE RIDE 4. In this mode, riders can test their Motorcycle Business at Bridgestone videogame series, RIDE 4. RIDE 4, the driving ability and focus, and really asses EMIA. “We are always looking for fresh ultimate competitive gaming experience the exceptional performance and ways to engage our customers and for two wheel enthusiasts, will launch durability of their Bridgestone tyres. Just interact with the riding community, while worldwide on October 8th 2020 on as in real life, tyre wear remains one of also showcasing the quality of our Playstation 4, XBOX One and PC. the most important factors within the products. Being present in RIDE 4 Through this partnership, Bridgestone game when it comes to being a represents a one of a kind opportunity to aims to solidify its position as a market successful rider, with performance being do just that”. leader for motorbike tyres, as well as actively impacted by riding style and Luisa Bixio, CEO at Milestone, stated: showcase its products and legacy in the weather, and players having to make in- “We are delighted to be partnering with competitive racing world – and all in race strategic decisions to mitigate these Bridgestone on RIDE 4. Working innovative and engaging way for factors. alongside a market leader, with a proven motorbike and videogame lovers “As a global mobility leader with a track record in endurance and premium worldwide. large portfolio of premium products and products, is key to replicating the real- In RIDE 4, riders from every corner of solutions including premium motorcycle world experience we have achieved with the globe will have the chance to tyres, we saw fit to make our debut in the RIDE 4.” experience a smooth and fast ride with Bridgestone tyres on 34 accurately reproduced virtual tracks, just like they would do in reality. The game includes a vast array of Bridgestone motorcycle tyres, which can be mounted on over 250 bike models from 22 different manufacturers. Bridgestone brand will also be featured digitally within the game, with sponsored suits and gear, billboards on racing tracks as well as dedicated game modes. Over the years, Bridgestone has built its legacy and excellence in motorbike racing, recently achieving victories in the most celebrated endurance competitions. 49 L
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TYRE RECOVERY ASSOCIATION
CONICA Ltd Credential Environmental Ltd DME Tyres Ltd Tel: 01636 642 460 Tel: 01325 379020 Tel: 01543 677 758 www.conica.co.uk www.credenv.com www.dmetyres.co.uk
Eastern Waste Disposal Ltd Support the Midland Tyre Control Ltd Tel: 01206 308999 Tel: 01902 494613 www.easternwastedisposal.co.uk Tyre Recovery www.midlandtyrecontrol.com Association
TRA Members Advertise your Murfitts Industries Ltd Credential PTL Ltd Tel: 01842 860220 Business Here Tel: 01903 821524 www.murfittsindustries.com www.sussextyrerecycling.co.uk 01296 655833
Vellco Tyre Control Ltd Western Tyre Ltd Tel: 01944 738 715 Tel: 0117 982 3801 www.vellcotyrecontrol.co.uk www.westerntyres.co.uk
TRA Responsible Recycler Scheme Members For a full list of members and affiliates visit www. tyrerecovery.org.uk Premium Sports UHP tyre Super UHP tyre for sports cars SUV UHP sport
Kumho Tyre (UK) Ltd Suite 6 Hilton House Corporation Street Rugby Warwickshire CV21 2DN KumhoTyresUK KumhoTyreUK kumhotyre_uk www.kumhotyre.co.uk